Description
These High Protein Sausage Breakfast Biscuits are a dense, savory, and satisfying meal that stays fresh all week. With a crumbly texture and robust flavor, they offer a nutritious 'grab-and-go' option that keeps you full for hours.
Ingredients
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey or Chicken Sausage
1 cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
2 cups Self-Rising Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Low Fat)
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
1/4 cup Egg Whites
Dried Sage and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet
- Brown the lean sausage in a skillet until fully cooked and scrambled
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dried sage, and black pepper
- Create a well in the flour and mix in the Greek yogurt, egg whites, and cooked sausage
- Fold in the shredded cheese gently, being careful not to overmix
- Drop rounded mounds of dough onto the baking sheet
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until tops are golden brow
Notes
For a gluten-free option, replace whole wheat flour with a gluten-free blend.
To enhance flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg