Protein Biscuits (Only 3 Ingredients!)
These 3 ingredient protein biscuits come together quickly and feature over 10 grams of protein per biscuit. With a surprisingly light texture, they are a deliciously easy way to add some protein to your day.
If there is one thing I love it’s a big, flakey buttermilk biscuit. It instantly elevates every breakfast sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, and even a basket of what otherwise would be boring bread rolls. Slathered in honey butter, you just can’t beat a good biscuit!
Despite my love for them, I don’t really want to be eating a big, flaky buttermilk biscuit every single day so I set out on a mission to bake a daily biscuit with protein. Enter, these 3-ingredient high protein biscuits made with self rising flour, plain nonfat greek yogurt, and an unflavored protein powder.
Will I try to convince you that these are exactly like a buttermilk biscuit? Definitely not. This is a high protein recipe after all. However, will I tell you that you will be impressed by the texture and flavor of these high protein biscuits? Absolutely. Even I was pleasantly surprised!
With the buttermilk like tang of greek yogurt and an extra protein boost from some unflavored protein powder, it’s never been easier to boost your protein intake and enjoy a biscuit with protein, butter, and honey any day of the week!
Why you’ll love these high protein biscuits:
As I mentioned, I won’t try to convince you that this protein biscuit recipe is an exact replica of a true buttermilk biscuit because it’s not. It’s less crispy, won’t have the same rise, and has a more compact texture than what you would traditionally find with a biscuit.
However, some of the differences between this high protein biscuit and a traditional biscuit actually make it better for daily use in my opinion. Beyond the higher protein content, the compact nature of these protein biscuits actually help them to sit lighter in the stomach throughout the day.
Here’s why you’ll love the recipe:
Because it’s a biscuit with protein: Best of both worlds! Now you can build all of your favorite sandwiches and sides knowing that your biscuit alone is adding at least 10 grams of protein to your meal (depending on how many biscuits you make out of the dough).
Only 3 ingredients: While making biscuits high in protein may sound like a process, this recipe uses only 3 simple ingredients: self rising flour, plain nonfat greek yogurt, and a scoop of unflavored protein powder of your choice.
Surprisingly easy to make: While you will need a little patience to knead the dough into a uniform ball, these biscuit simply need to be baked for around 20 minutes and can be baked on either a baking sheet or in a cast iron skillet.
Has the tang of buttermilk without the buttermilk: The plain greek yogurt in this recipe gives it the tang of a buttermilk biscuit but keeps the fat lower and adds some extra protein.
Can be served in a variety of ways: Top them with butter or serve them up as the base of your favorite breakfast sandwich, these high protein biscuits can be used in all of your favorite biscuit settings!
You’re going to love this easy biscuit recipe. Now let’s get into the three ingredients you will need to make them!
Ingredients for biscuits with protein:
While it may sound intimidating, making easy biscuits with protein can actually be very simple. Honestly, even I was surprised by the biscuit like texture that came from combining three ingredients:
Self Rising Flour: This helps keep the ingredients list short. You can also make your own self rising flour at home. One cup of self rising flour can be made with 1 cup of all purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Non-fat plain greek yogurt: Choose greek yogurt for the higher protein content and stick to plain, non-fat greek yogurt which will add the tang of buttermilk, keep the calories lower, and allow the flour to rise.
Unflavored protein powder: Add one scoop (20-30g) of unflavored protein powder. I used a 20 gram scoop of unflavored collagen powder by Truvani but most protein powders will work in this recipe.
That’s all you’ll need for this recipe! It really is that easy.
Step by Step Instructions:
Now let’s walk through how to make this recipe. All you’ll need is about 10 minutes for prep, a little patience, and some elbow grease and you’ll have these high protein biscuits in the oven and ready to enjoy in no time!
Here’s how you’ll make them:
1) Add your self rising flour, greek yogurt, and unflavored protein powder to a large bowl.
2) Using a silicone spatula or your hands, loosely combine the dough until it reaches a loose, crumbled texture.
3) Then, pour your dough out onto a large cutting board and begin to roll and knead the dough, working in the loose flour as you go. Trust me, it will come together if you stay patient. This rolling process should take 1-2 minutes and you’ll end up with a uniform high protein biscuit dough like this.
4) Using your hands, flatten your dough into a 1 to 2 inch thick even sheet. Then, using a 2 inch circle cutter or a plastic cup, cut out biscuit shaped pieces of dough. Continue to shape even sheets of dough and cut out biscuit circles until all of your dough has been used.
LTN Tip: The thinner you roll the sheet dough, the more compact your biscuits will turn out. While still delicious at the 1 inch thickness, I would try to keep your circles around 2 inches tall if you want a lighter and fluffier texture for your protein biscuit.
5) Line a baking sheet or lightly butter a cast iron skillet and place your biscuits about 1 inch apart. If you want a golden top on your biscuits, you can crack an egg in a small bowl and light brush the egg over the top of the biscuits or even spray the tops with avocado or olive oil spray.
6) Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits are slightly golden. There you have delicious, high protein biscuits! Serve warm and enjoy.
What to serve with high protein biscuits:
This high protein biscuit recipe can be used in so many different ways. Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy them:
Top them with butter and honey: Honey butter is a classic topping for biscuits and tastes delicious on these high protein biscuits as well! Of course, just slathering it with butter is always a great choice as well.
Build up a high protein egg sandwich: Really layer on the protein and top these biscuits with a fried egg, bacon, cottage cheese, avocado, or other egg sandwich toppings you enjoy for a tasty high protein breakfast.
Top with fried chicken: Yes, these high protein biscuits can be enjoyed at dinner time as well! Build your own healthy chicken and biscuit sandwich with a high protein biscuit, air fryer chicken tenders, and pickles.
Add pimiento cheese: .Need I tell you why?
Use them as the bread for your favorite sandwich: Ham and cheese, turkey and provolone, or even a BLT sandwich would all pair well with this high protein biscuits.
Or, you can be like me and just eat these biscuits on their own. This recipe makes it easy to add over 10 grams of protein to your meals and snacks.
Recipe FAQ:
How to store high protein biscuits?
These biscuits should be stored at room temperature in an air tight container and will keep for about 3 days. They are best served warm.
Can I put these biscuits in the toaster?
I would recommend a toaster oven but these biscuits can also be warmed up in a regular toaster. In fact, they are a lot less crumbly than a traditional biscuit and will stay together better in a toaster than their buttermilk counterparts.
Can I use any type of protein powder?
I tested this with unflavored collagen protein powder but you should be just fine to add an unflavored whey protein, unflavored egg white protein, unflavored casein, or unflavored plant based protein powders. Texture may change slightly from what is pictured!
Other high protein recipes you will love:
If you love this high protein biscuit recipe, then you’ll probably love some of the other high protein recipes I have on the blog as well! Check out:
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo chicken dip with greek yogurt is a high protein take on a classic appetizer and can be paired with fresh vegetables for a balanced meal
High Protein Mac and Cheese
This high protein mac and cheese is coated in a creamy cottage cheese sauce and has over 60 grams of protein. Building up a balanced bowl of pasta has never been more delicious!
High Protein Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
The nostalgic vanilla and orange flavors of an orange creamsicle blended together in a creamy, high protein smoothie that is deliciously refreshing on a hot summer day.
Protein Biscuits (only 3 ingredients!)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with tin foil OR butter/oil a cast iron baking pan.
- Combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl and begin to mix until it reaches a crumbly texture.
- Pour the crumbled texture onto a large cutting board and begin to roll and knead with your hands, adding in any loose flour pieces, until the dough is fully combined and forms a round dough ball. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gently press your dough out into a 1 to 2 inch thick sheet of dough and using a cup or 2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out the individuals biscuits. As you cut out the biscuit circles, you can reshape the remaining dough into an another smooth sheet and continue to cut out biscuit circles until you have used all of the dough.
- Place all of your biscuit circles about 1 inch apart on your baking sheet or in your cast iron. Brush the tops lightly with an egg bath or spray with avocado oil spray to help the biscuits crisp up.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until the tops of the biscuits are slightly golden. Serve warm and enjoy!
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