If mornings feel rushed (or you’re just not in the mood to cook), these high-protein breakfast biscuits are about to become your new favorite staple.
They’re soft, savory, filling, and easy to make ahead perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a quick breakfast you can grab on your way out the door. Each biscuit delivers about 22 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber, making them a balanced, satisfying way to start the day without overthinking it.
This is exactly the kind of breakfast I recommend for clients who want something nourishing, filling, and realistic—no smoothie blender required.
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Greek yogurt is the backbone of these biscuits. It adds:
Using 2% keeps them soft and satisfying without being dry.
Eggs provide:
They also help keep these biscuits filling enough to count as a real breakfast.
This gives the biscuits their classic texture—soft on the inside with structure that holds up for reheating. You can absolutely experiment with other flours, but all-purpose keeps these approachable and crowd-friendly.
These are breakfast sausage links, and choosing chicken helps keep the saturated fat lower while still delivering great flavor.
Just 3 links provide 10 grams of protein for only 90 calories, making them an easy way to add protein to breakfast without much effort. I always keep a bag in the freezer because they’re perfect for busy mornings—great alongside pancakes or cereal for the kids, and one of my favorite quick breakfasts for myself is an English muffin, a few sausage links, and a latte on the go. Simple, satisfying, and so good.
Flaxseed adds:
It’s an easy way to boost nutrition without changing the taste.
This is where these breakfast biscuits really shine. You can customize them based on what you have on hand or what flavors you love.
Try adding:
You can keep them classic or create different flavors in the same batch—perfect if you’re feeding a family or want variety for the week.
Each biscuit provides roughly:
Pair one or two with:
and you’ve got a balanced, satisfying breakfast that keeps you full and focused until your next meal.
These are especially great for:
Healthy breakfasts don’t need to be complicated. These high-protein breakfast biscuits are a perfect example of how simple ingredients, balanced nutrition, and flexibility can make mornings easier—and way more satisfying.
If you try them, experiment with flavors and make them your own. The best breakfast is the one you’ll actually eat.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or liner.
In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and ground flaxseed. Whisk together until combined
In a medium bowl add Greek yogurt and eggs together and mix well until combined.
Add wet mixture (eggs, yogurt, etc.) to dry ingredients and fold ingredients. You may need to get hand dirty and knead dough a bit. Fold in the rest of the ingredients: cheese, chicken sausage links, spinach and peppers.
Using a scoop or a 1/3 cup measure scoop, spoon out dough onto sheet pan. Or you may use a muffin tin and bake.
Bake for about 25 minutes until golden and firm. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
