Description
Hearty “Breakfast Protein Biscuits” promise a nutritious morning kickstart with robust flavors and muscle-fueling ingredients. Protein-packed and golden-brown, these biscuits deliver wholesome satisfaction you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for savory biscuits)
Protein and Dairy Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- ⅓ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled turkey sausage or bacon
Herb Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by positioning the rack in the center and warming it to 400F (200C). Protect the baking surface with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine the powdery components in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of flour, protein supplement, leavening agents, seasoning, and optional aromatic spices using a whisk.
- Introduce chilled butter fragments into the dry mixture, utilizing a pastry blender or fork to create a textured, crumbly consistency that resembles coarse sand.
- Separately whisk the creamy yogurt, liquid dairy, and egg until smooth and cohesive. Gently incorporate this moist mixture into the previous dry ingredients, folding carefully to create a unified dough.
- For enhanced flavor, delicately fold in optional elements like shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits, or fragrant herbs throughout the dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface, gently pressing and shaping into a uniform layer approximately three-quarters of an inch thick.
- Skillfully transform the dough into individual portions using a circular cutter or precise knife cuts, creating uniform biscuit shapes with clean edges.
- Arrange the formed biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation to allow even heat circulation and optimal rising.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the biscuits to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and permit a brief cooling period, allowing the biscuits to stabilize and develop a perfect texture before serving alongside complementary breakfast components.
Notes
- Customize protein powder selection to match dietary needs, focusing on whey, plant-based, or collagen options for varied nutritional profiles.
- Control moisture by using full-fat Greek yogurt, ensuring tender and fluffy biscuit texture without compromising protein content.
- Experiment with savory mix-ins like sharp cheddar, crumbled bacon, or fresh herbs to elevate flavor complexity and personal preference.
- Optimize storage by cooling completely and storing in airtight container, maintaining freshness for 3-4 days or freezing up to one month for quick reheatable breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg