Protein-Packed Breakfast Biscuits with Spinach, and Cheese

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With these Protein-Packed Breakfast Biscuits, you can start your day off with a taste and nutritional boost. The delicious mix of chopped beef, fresh spinach, and melted cheddar cheese elevates these biscuits, which are packed with filling ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs, and flaxseed. These biscuits are a great option for hectic mornings or post-workout refueling because they provide a delicious blend of flavor and protein, making them perfect for meal prep or a relaxed weekend breakfast. These biscuits will keep you feeling full and invigorated throughout the morning because they have the perfect amount of heat from the red pepper flakes and garlic powder.

Ingredients:

1 ¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups spinach, chopped
½ cup chives, finely diced
1 ½ cups shredded Feta cheese, divided
2 cups cooked beef, diced

Directions:
Warm up the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gently oil or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Get the Wet Ready Components: Whisk the Greek yogurt and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth and well blended.

Mix the dry ingredients together: Combine the flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Create the Dough: Stir gently until just incorporated, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Take care not to combine too much.

Put the Fillings in: Add diced beef , 1 cup of shredded Feta cheese, chopped spinach, and chives and fold to combine.

Form the biscuits: Drop about ¼ cup chunks of dough, equally spaced apart, onto the prepared baking sheet using a spoon or your hands.

Top with Cheese: Top each biscuit with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.Bake the biscuits for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick put in the middle comes out clean, after preheating the oven and placing the baking sheet inside.
Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Warm up and dig in!
Conclusion:
These Protein-Packed Breakfast Biscuits are the perfect blend of savory and satisfying. With a balance of protein and greens, they make for a wholesome and delicious start to your day. Make a batch ahead of time to enjoy a quick, nutritious breakfast throughout the week, or serve them hot from the oven for a family brunch. These versatile biscuits can be customized with your favorite ingredients, making them a staple in your breakfast rotation.