Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

Make the best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits for a hearty breakfast. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to keep them light and fluffy. The result? Golden, cheesy biscuits that are better than takeout. Keep reading for tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Zucchini and Mafaldine Pasta Limone with Broccoli.

What You'll Need for Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp dried chives
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: Additional shredded cheese for topping

How to Make Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

1. Prepare the dough: In a food processor, combine flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed. Add cheese, almond milk, and eggs. Pulse until a soft dough forms.
2. Form the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly. Roll out to 1-inch thickness. Cut into 8 biscuits using a pizza cutter or glass.
3. Bake: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Storing & Reheating Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dough up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Freezing Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make them tough.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
• Best substitution: Substitute the whey protein powder with an equal amount of casein protein powder for a denser biscuit.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, cut the biscuits, and freeze them. Bake from frozen when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If the biscuits are not rising, make sure your baking powder is fresh and not expired.

Best Fluffy Cheesy Protein Biscuits: 8-Pack Breakfast

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

8 biscuits

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Diet

High Protein

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup whey protein powder
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 large eggs

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp dried chives
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings

• Additional shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough: In a food processor, combine flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed. Add cheese, almond milk, and eggs. Pulse until a soft dough forms.
2. Form the biscuits: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough briefly. Roll out to 1-inch thickness. Cut into 8 biscuits using a pizza cutter or glass.
3. Bake: Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the dry ingredients.
• Best substitution: Substitute the whey protein powder with an equal amount of casein protein powder for a denser biscuit.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the dough, cut the biscuits, and freeze them. Bake from frozen when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
• Troubleshooting: If the biscuits are not rising, make sure your baking powder is fresh and not expired.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unbaked biscuits for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make them tough.
• Make ahead: Prepare the dough up to 1 day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 450mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 4.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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