High-Protein Breakfast Biscuits with Turkey and Cheese
Moist, high-protein breakfast biscuits loaded with spinach, turkey, and cheddar cheese. These easy-to-prepare baked treats combine Greek yogurt, flaxseed, and eggs for a nutrient-packed morning meal that’s halal-friendly and satisfyingly savory.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 12 biscuits
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Plain 2% Greek yogurt, 1 + ¾ cups
Eggs, 4
All-purpose flour, 2 + ½ cups
Ground flaxseed, ¼ cup
Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon
Baking powder, 1 tablespoon
Salt, 2 teaspoons
Fresh spinach, chopped, 1.5 cups
Chives, finely diced, ½ cup
Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup for topping, ½ cup for dough)
Cooked turkey, diced or ground, 2 cups
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Combine Greek yogurt, eggs, chopped spinach, and chives in a bowl and mix until smooth
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, flaxseed, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients
Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar and 2 cups cooked turkey
Divide dough into 12 portions and shape into biscuits
Place on a baking sheet and top each with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm
Notes
Replace ham with cooked turkey for halal compliance
Cheddar cheese and flaxseed enhance protein content
Adjust salt to taste; reduce by ½ tsp if using salted turkey
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg