Description
Hearty “Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Bites” deliver a delightful morning punch of flavor and nutrition. Compact protein-packed morsels promise a quick, satisfying breakfast that energizes you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 eggs
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 ¾ cups plain 2% Greek yogurt
Base and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups chopped spinach
- ½ cup finely diced chives
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the breakfast bites.
- Create a smooth, homogeneous base by vigorously whisking Greek yogurt and eggs in a medium mixing bowl until the texture becomes uniform and creamy.
- Construct the dry ingredient mixture by combining flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring thorough integration of all components.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients by gradually incorporating the flour mixture into the yogurt-egg blend, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a cohesive batter.
- Enhance the mixture’s flavor and nutrition by gently folding chopped spinach, diced chives, and a portion of shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, using hands if necessary to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Form the batter into 12 uniform rounds using lightly floured hands, allocating approximately 1/3 cup of mixture per biscuit and positioning them on the prepared baking tray with adequate spacing.
- Garnish the uncooked bites by sprinkling the remaining cheese over the top of each biscuit, creating a golden, crispy surface.
- Initiate baking at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes without opening the oven door to maintain consistent heat.
- Verify doneness by checking for golden-brown bottoms and slightly browned tops, indicating perfectly cooked breakfast bites. Remove from the oven and serve warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Prep these breakfast bites in just 30 minutes for a quick, nutritious morning meal packed with protein and greens.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes, making them mild or spicy to suit your taste preferences.
- Perfectly portioned for meal prep, these bites stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully in the microwave.
- Gluten-sensitive? Swap regular flour with a gluten-free alternative to make this recipe inclusive for all dietary needs.
- Ground flaxseed adds extra nutrition and helps bind the ingredients, boosting the overall health profile of these tasty bites.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy cold or gently warmed as a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg