Healthy Biscuit Recipe using Greek Yogurt (2024)

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I've been playing with variations on this Healthy Biscuit Recipe for a while now, and finally came up with one that I can enjoy. It's hard to find a way to make this southern classic comfort food healthier, but the addition of nonfat Greek yogurt really seems to do the trick!

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Healthy Biscuit Recipe using Greek Yogurt

No biscuit is truly healthy considering the basic carbs, but this is much healthier than other choices. The lack of butter in this recipe helps make it a much better choice that you'll still enjoy but won't feel so guilty about enjoying. I love having these with sugar-free strawberry jam or unsweetened apple butter. Such a great option that makes this healthy biscuit recipe a favorite!

Makes 12 biscuits

2 SmartPoints per Biscuit on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, or Your Way Plan

4 SmartPoints each on Beyond the Scale Plan

4 PointsPlus each

4.2 from 5 reviews

Healthy Biscuit Recipe using Greek Yogurt

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Makes 12 biscuits 2 SmartPoints per Biscuit on Weight Watchers FreeStyle, Flex, or Your Way Plan 5 SmartPoints each on Beyond the Scale Plan 4 PointsPlus each

Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup club soda
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, Greek yogurt, and club soda.
  4. On a clean surface, sprinkle a bit of flour to coat the area, then turn out dough onto floured surface.
  5. Pat or roll out to ½" thickness and using round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into biscuits. Roll any remaining dough out again to make as many biscuits as possible. Should make 12 medium biscuits.
  6. Place biscuits on the baking mat, touching each other.
  7. Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter.
  8. Place in oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through. May brush remaining butter on top if desired.

Making this healthy biscuit recipe to go with any number of our favorite meals is easier than ever! Since it is Weight Watchers friendly, it's a great option for any meal plan!

If you are new to Weight Watchers, check out our tips on the Weight Watchers FreeStyle and Flex Plan Updates, as well as making sure you check out our One Week FreeStyle Weight Watchers Menu Plan and Vegan FreeStyle Weight Watchers One Week Menu Plan for more meal planning ideas.

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  1. Katie

    These are 2 FreeStyle Points per biscuit 🙂

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    • Katie

      You can use sparkling water, club soda, seltzer water, or diet 7up.

      Reply

  2. Melissa

    Could anyone tell me how these would work with Slimming World? Would they be a Free food? Or a Healthy Extra? or would there be a Syn value?
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply

  3. Jess

    Can u use self rising flour? Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Katie

      Self rising flour works great 🙂

      Reply

  4. Vicki

    Made these last night but they were very dense. Not sure what I did wrong. Any suggestions?

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    • Katie

      Some prefer using self rising flour instead of the flour, baking soda, salt mixture. Others have added more baking soda.

      Reply

      • Jeff

        I also found them to be firm and they didn't raise particularly high. I realized too late that I did not place them on the baking sheet touching each other. I assume this might help them rise higher. The recipe calls for baking powder but here you are referring to baking soda. Did you mean powder? Or is there supposed to be baking soda in the recipe?

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    • Amy

      Mine were very dense as well

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  5. Moke

    Is there something I could substitute the butter with?

    Reply

  6. Tonya

    Any idea how well these would freeze or how long they last?

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    • Katie

      They freeze great. I have made them into sandwiches and also frozen just by themselves. I would say if wrapped well 4-6 weeks they would be fine.Possibly longer.

      Reply

  7. Pam

    They are delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I made m8 i ones that were only one point each...this time I’ll make regular sized biscuits!

    Reply

  8. Jean

    Can you use almond flour? Would you still add the baking powder and salt?

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    • Katie

      Almond flour will result in a much higher point value for the biscuits, and since I have not made them using it, I am honestly unsure how they would turn out.

      Reply

    • Mary Dunlap

      I am pre diabetic, is there a flour I can use other then white flour, that would not be more points and would work well in this recipe? Thanks

      Reply

    • Sue

      Can I substitute baking soda for the club soda?

      Reply

  9. Rachel

    Mine came out very firm and I followed the recipe to a T! Help! I want them to work! The flavor was great but they did not fluff at all!

    Reply

  10. Marcie

    Would these work for dumplings in chicken and dumplings?

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    • Katie

      They might be a but hard, but you could add more water or broth and they would work.

      Reply

  11. Pamela

    I made this this morning and here is what I did off the comments I saw
    2 cups self rising flour
    1/2 cup Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup mineral water ( just because that’s what I had on hand)
    2 1/2 TBSPs of Butter ( save back about a tsp or so to brush on tops ). The rest put in the biscuit mix ( very cold and I just shaved into it)
    Do not over mix and i ended up adding just a tad more mineral water to help it come together.

    The reason I used that much butter was because it was the maximum I could use to still keep it a 2pt bisquit😉

    Everything else I did the same and it ended up making 16 biscuits for me this time so next time I will make my biscuits a little bigger! at 2 pts each these are amazing! My husband loved them as well and said they taste just like regular biscuits to him... the ultimate compliment as he loves biscuits! Lol!

    Thanks for coming up with this as they will be a mainstay in our home!

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    • Pamela

      i was wrong on this. the way i made it 16 biscuits was still 2 pts each. if i made 12 it would be more points but they were plenty big at 16😃

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  12. Gwoma

    Any idea how many calories in one biscuit and the nutritional values like how much protein for biscuit?

    Reply

  13. Jan

    Would gluten free flour work in this is biscuit recipe?

    Reply

  14. Briana

    What are the macros for this, if i don't follow weight watcher's

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  15. Debra Rogers

    I used spray butter on top of mine I did 11 but 3 big one for my husband for 2 points on
    purple

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  16. Esther

    An ad is blocking the ingredient list!

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  17. Sue

    Can I substitute baking soda for club soda?

    Reply

  18. Adrienne

    Can regular plain yogurt be used instead of greek yogurt?

    Reply

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Healthy Biscuit Recipe using Greek Yogurt (2024)

FAQs

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in biscuits? ›

Make a straight substitution — If you want to create healthier baked goods or just want a simple substitution, use an equal amount of yogurt in place of the sour cream.

Can I use yogurt instead of buttermilk for biscuits? ›

Using Yogurt Instead of Buttermilk

That profile makes yogurt ideal for biscuits, not as a direct substitute for buttermilk but as the foundation for a recipe of its own.

Is there such a thing as healthy biscuits? ›

For this reason, the best biscuit for weight loss is a whole wheat biscuit, since they have enhanced nutritional value. Whole wheat biscuits are typically lower in saturated fats and higher in protein and fiber.

Can you use Greek yogurt instead of butter in baking? ›

How to substitute it: for every 1 cup of butter, substitute ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt. In general, I recommend using a full-fat or at least 2% fat Greek yogurt as the fat will help keep the texture nice and tender. To start, I usually try replacing only half of the butter with Greek yogurt.

Is sour cream or Greek yogurt healthier? ›

Also, Greek yogurt is generally lower in fat and calories, making it a healthier alternative for those watching their weight or heart health. However, sour cream also has its own benefits. It is rich in calcium and vitamin A, making it a nutrient-dense addition to your diet.

Is sour cream or Greek yogurt better for baking? ›

These proteins contribute a fluffy structure to cake or quick breads. So when substituting, just keep in mind: Sour cream = more dense and rich; Greek yogurt = more airy and moist.

Can I use plain Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk? ›

Yogurt. Plain yogurt is a great 1:1 substitute for buttermilk. If you're using a thicker Greek-style yogurt, you'll need to thin it out: Whisk 3/4 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup water or milk.

Why aren't my biscuits light and fluffy? ›

Cold butter is key to making your biscuits fluffy. Warm butter will be absorbed into the flour and prevent them becoming all fluffy. Its similar to making pie crust. Cold butter will not be fully absorbed by the flour which means you will have small chunks visible in the dough.

What can I use to make biscuits if I don't have buttermilk? ›

How to substitute for buttermilk
  1. 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice mixed into 1 cup of milk. ...
  2. 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar mixed with 1 cup of milk. ...
  3. Sour cream thinned with milk or water to the consistency of heavy cream.
  4. Plain unsweetened kefir.
  5. Yogurt thinned with milk or water to the consistency of heavy cream.
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What is the healthiest biscuit to eat? ›

  • Siro Oaty Sugar Free Biscuits 300g. ...
  • Siro Sugar Free Digestive Biscuits 400g. ...
  • Jammie Dodgers Minis Biscuits Apple & Blackcurrant x6 120g. ...
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  • Lotte Pepero Almond & Chocolate 32g. ...
  • Nairn's Chocolate Orange Oat Biscuits 200g. ...
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Which biscuit has the lowest sugar? ›

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What is an example of a healthy biscuit? ›

Digestive biscuits: They use whole wheat flour and have less sugar than ordinary biscuits, making them a healthier alternative.

How does Greek yogurt affect baking? ›

It's used similarly to sour cream in cakes and other baked goods, but can also be used in glazes or folded into whipped cream. Many bakers love the way it helps keep baked goods moist while adding a tang, not unlike baking with buttermilk. Its acidity also helps activate the baking soda in batters for a nice rise.

What does Greek yogurt replace in baking? ›

Substitute Greek Yogurt for Higher-Fat Ingredients

From traditional comfort foods to fresh baked goods, Greek yogurt can substitute oil and mayonnaise. Oil: Replace oil with Greek yogurt when baking muffins, cakes and even waffles.

What happens to Greek yogurt when you bake it? ›

If you heat it too quickly, it'll separate and curdle, potentially ruining your dish. To avoid making a mistake you can't take back, it is best to only add Greek yogurt at the end when your recipe is done cooking.

How can I make Greek yogurt taste more like sour cream? ›

The addition of just a small amount of lemon juice stirred into your Greek yogurt will brighten up its flavor and make it more closely resemble that of a true sour cream.

What to add to Greek yogurt to make it more like sour cream? ›

directions
  1. Pour or squeeze lemon juice over 1 cup of fat free greek yogurt and stir to combine.
  2. That's it! You're done!

Can yogurt substitute for sour cream in baking? ›

Yogurt is your best substitute for sour cream. Whether you're baking or making a dip or sauce, yogurt is a 1:1 sub. That means if your recipe calls for 1 cup of sour cream, you can replace it with 1 cup of yogurt. Full-fat Greek or natural yogurts work best, but low-fat or even nonfat can be used, too.

How do you make Greek yogurt not taste like sour cream? ›

How to Make Plain Greek Yogurt Taste Good: 10 easy tips
  1. Add fresh fruit.
  2. Add frozen fruit.
  3. Mix with canned pumpkin and spices.
  4. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
  5. Mix with nuts or seeds.
  6. Blend into a smoothie.
  7. Add cereal.
  8. As a marinade.
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