Roasted Pepper, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Protein Breakfast Biscuits


Craving a biscuit for breakfast, but wanting to skip the higher carb option or find a gluten free way to enjoy your savory breakfast biscuit? This recipe is perfect for a quick grab and go breakfast in the morning. Easy to prepare in advance for weekly meal prep.

Makes: 12 biscuits

Nutrition Facts (per biscuit): 15.2 grams of Protein, 9.4 grams of carbs, and 13.8 grams of fat (you can decrease fat by using less goat cheese and/or skim mozzarella)

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup cassava flour or coconut flour
  • 3 roasted red peppers, diced
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tsp salt (divided)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (divided)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (divided)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 container goat cheese (about 4–6 oz), crumbled
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella (divided)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken & Onions
    • Dice one yellow onion.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat with one tablespoon of cooking oil, add diced onions. Sauté until translucent, then add ground chicken to the skillet.
    • Season with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and ½ tsp smoked paprika.
    • Cook until chicken is fully done and onions are softened.
    • Transfer to a shallow dish and refrigerate to cool while prepping the rest.
  2. Preheat Oven
    Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cassava (or coconut) flour, baking powder, remaining salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. Mix Egg & Veggie Base
    • In another bowl, whisk eggs until blended.
    • Stir in roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese (leave in chunks), chopped spinach, and half the shredded mozzarella (¼ cup). Fold gently so goat cheese pieces stay intact.
  5. Combine All Ingredients
    • Add cooled chicken-onion mixture to the egg-veggie-cheese base. Stir to combine.
    • Add dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated — batter will be thick.
  6. Shape & Top with Cheese
    • Scoop mixture evenly into 12 biscuit-sized mounds on the lined baking sheet
    • Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup mozzarella evenly over the tops.
  7. Bake
    Bake for 12–14 minutes, until tops are golden and centers are set.
  8. Cool & Serve
    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Helpful Tips

  • You can use goat cheese or feta in this recipe, the flour will change slightly, but the recipe will remain unchanged.
  • You can use fresh or frozen chopped spinach. If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw, and drain excess water.
  • These reheat super well in the air fryer. I throw one in the air fryer on 360 degrees for 5 minutes while I make my coffee in the morning and take it with me on my way out the door.
  • I love to serve this with an aioli or dipping sauce on the side, I have done sundried tomato most recently!

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