30 Delicious Daniel Fast Friendly Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can you have Worcestershire sauce on Daniel Fast? ›

Just be sure to use vegan Worcestershire sauce and serve on lettuce or whole grain buns to keep it Daniel Fast friendly.

Foods to Avoid on the Daniel Fast

All leavened bread & yeast – baked goods and Ezekiel bread (if it contains yeast and honey). All refined & processed food products – artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, preservatives, white flour, and white rice.

Unleavened bread and minimally processed whole grains are permitted, like sorghum, quinoa, brown rice, millet and spelt. Whole-grain bread and whole-grain pasta are not permitted on the Daniel Fast, as they are leavened.

This classic lunch-box snack can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Just be sure to use all-natural peanut butter with no added sugars if you're trying to stick to the Daniel Fast.

You can enjoy salt, pepper, spices, and fresh or dried herbs. What sauces can I use? You can indeed be so creative with your combinations. Here are some ideas of what you can have: hummus, chimichurri sauce (without sugar), oils with lemon, guacamole, peanut sauce (without sugar), and so on.

(Baked chips are acceptable if they don't contain restricted ingredients. Check the label for "baked" to be sure.)

Only plant-based foods are allowed and only water (I'm also including black coffee) to drink. Restrictions include no sweeteners, chemicals, leavening agents, or solid fats. Always keep in mind that the fast isn't intended to be about food, but instead denying yourself of something for a spiritual purpose.

Foods You Can Eat on the Daniel Fast

Whole grains: Barley, brown rice, buckwheat, farro, grits, millet, oats, popcorn, quinoa, rice cakes, rye, sorghum, spelt, whole wheat, whole-wheat pasta, and wild rice.

How do I get enough protein in my diet while on the fast? Protein-rich foods allowed on the Daniel Fast are almonds, sunflower seeds, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, split peas and some whole grains. Be sure to include plenty of these plant-based protein-rich items in Daniel Fast recipes.

Can I eat pickles on Daniel Fast? ›

Vegetables : Asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, beets, bean sprouts, carrots, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, chili peppers, cucumbers, corn, cactus, eggplant, ginger root, Page 2 2 garlic, kale, lettuce, leeks, mustard greens, mushrooms, onions, okra, potatoes, pickles, parsley, rutabagas, radishes, spinach, sprouts, ...

Daniel fasted and prayed for three weeks. After this season of prayer, he stood on the banks of the Tigris River where he saw a man who had a glorious appearance. This man's presence was so powerful that the men who were with Daniel fled the scene even though they did not see the man.

All vegetables // fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned

Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, veggie burgers, etc.

Yes, you can have mashed potatoes on your Daniel Fast! Most mashed potatoes are not compliant as they are filled with butter, cream, milk, and sometimes cheese. This three ingredient recipe, however, features plain soymilk, garlic, and chopped parsley or chives.

Avoid all deep fried foods: including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips. Avoid all solid fats: including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Avoid these Beverages: including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper. Beverages Water should be the main beverage on your Daniel Fast. Distilled, filtered, sparkling, spring, and mineral water are allowed as well. However, you may have 100% fruit juice on occasion (just don't overdo it).

Foods to Avoid During the Daniel Fast

Sweeteners, both processed and unprocessed, are excluded during this time. Yes, my precious maple syrup is on the list. Processed or leavened bread, deep-fried foods, alcohol, and caffeine are prohibited on the Daniel Fast.

Daniel Fast Salad Dressing and Seasonings:

Flavor your food with olive oil, spices, lemon, lime, vinegar, and Himalayan pink salt. You can also have vegetable-based sauces like preservative-free hot sauce or unsweetened ketchup.

These are easy to make at home but if you're looking for a fast compliant brand, I like Knudsen Organic Veggie Juice and Pacific Food Veggie Broth. Vinegars including apple cider, balsamic, and white vinegar.