Monday already? The weekends just aren’t long enough. I would totally work 10 hour work days 4 days a week to have a 3 day weekend. Who’s with me?
I’ve been doing a little experimenting in the kitchen lately, and I think I’ve created an entirely new food. I went it with the plan of making high protein biscuits, but they kinda came up like a cross between biscuits and cookies. Not quite as fluffy as a biscuit, but not quiet the consistency of a cookie. Will says I should call them cookluits, but I’m sticking with Sweet Protein Biscuits.
These came out of the oven all fluffy, looking like biscuit perfection – but as they cooled, they flattened out a bit. I was all ready to scrap these as a recipe fail, but they actually taste pretty good sooo instead of busting my butt trying to figure out why they’re not fluffy, I’m sharing them with you anyway – hope you don’t mind flat biscuits – they still taste yummy!
They’re nice and moist and slightly sweet – hence the reminder of cookies. But they’re bready enough to be biscuits. Bonuses? They’re gluten free, high in protein and pretty low in fat and carbs – a great side dish to any summer meal.
I used Quest Protein powders. I’m sure you can use any kind as long as the flavors are correct, but I can’t speak to how other powders will cook.
Oh, and of course – they’re easy to make. My only warning is the dough is VERY sticky, so definitely coat those hands with extra gluten free flour or protein powder before rolling into the biscuits/cookliuts. Alright, let’s get to it!


- 1/4 c warm water
- 1 packet active yeast
- 1/2 cup gluten free flour (I used Bob Redmill's GF All Purpose)
- 1 1/2 scoops unflavored protein powder (I used Quest All Purpose)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Quest Vanilla Milkshake)
- 1.5 Tbsp coconut flour
- few dashes salt
- 3 Tbsp dairy-free margarine, separated
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butternut squash puree
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle yeast into water and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In bowl of a stand mixer, mix together flours, protein powders and salt.
- Pour in yeast, 2 Tbsp margarine, egg, and butternut squash and mix together with hook attachment until well combined.
- Coat hands very well with flour and split dough into 8 balls. Space out on parchment paper and bake for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush tops of biscuits with remaining margarine. Return to oven for 4 minutes.
- Let cool and enjoy with more margarine if desired.
- 97 Calories, 2.4g Fat, 9.7g Carbs, 2.2g Fiber, 9.5g Protein
Let’s Chat:
What’s your favorite type of biscuit?
Have you ever had a recipe fail that still tasted good?
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I love all things sweet potato!
Yummy!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Barnsley Resort – Take 2
These don’t have sweet potato, but I don’t see why you couldn’t swap the squash for pureed sweet potato!
Creative! Love the squash in there. Thanks for linking up with us today for Meatless Monday 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Spicy Summer Gazpacho-Meatless Monday
It helps keeps them moist :). Thanks for hosting, as always!
These actually look really delicious! I don’t mind how they look as long as they’re tasty 😉 Thanks for linking up!
Annmarie recently posted…Aji Amarillo Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges + RawSpiceBar Giveaway!
Don’t just a recipe by it’s… plating?
Ooooh how clever! Putting protein powder in there, does make it filling and a great option for a healthy snack! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Tina muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Tropical Peach, Pineapple and Banana Smoothie
Filling and delicious! Thanks for hosting!
I vote for calling them biscuits–besides, then you can have them with tea! Like an English biscuit. And then they are not just healthy, but also “proper,” right?
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…A Quiet Weekend that Spoke Volumes : Little Things In Life
Truth. These be right proper biscuits…. or… crumpets?! eh?
They look yummy! Next time, think about trying to add some baking powder or baking soda to help them leaven and stay poufy 🙂
oh that’s a great idea! I’ll try that!
These really caught my eye- they look so fluffy and melt in your mouth.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted…Horchata Protein Smoothie
Thanks, Lisa! They are very yummy indeed!
I cannot wait until QUEST comes out with VEGAN protein powders & bars… So I can understand what the craze is all about!
GiGi Eats recently posted…Will Quaker Oats Conceal or Reveal GMOs? #ConcealOrReveal
Ooo they really should! They’re popularity rate would sky rocket. They’d be the prom king of every fitness expo!
I want to make these as the base for egg sandwiches!
Kristen recently posted…Ultimate Coffee Date June
oooo that’s a great idea!!
Those biscuits look great, I have been on a ketogenic diet for 7 years now and use a lot of these types of recipes. Made low carb pancakes with some of Quest protein powder and almond flour , takes some practice to get it right.
Oh how cool. I assume it’s working for you if you’ve been on it for 7 years. I’ll have to try to perfect a low carb pancake – any tips?