Embarking on the Daniel Fast and wondering what you can eat? It’s a common question! Many people find the Daniel Fast to be more abundant and delicious than they initially expect. This list, based on personal experience, highlights a wide variety of flavorful and compliant foods that make this fast feel far from restrictive. In fact, exploring these options might just inspire you to incorporate more of them into your everyday eating habits, long after your fast is over.
Fruits
- Apples
- Cantaloupe
- Bananas
- Dates
- Frozen dark cherries
- Avocado
Vegetables
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Parsnips
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Butter Lettuce
- Yellow squash
- Yellow yam
- Sweet potatoes
- Red potatoes
- Grape tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Butternut squash
Legumes
- Black beans
- Kidney beans
- Red lentils
- Pinto beans
Grains
- Rolled oats
- Muesli
- Wild rice
- Whole wheat pasta
Herbs, Spices & Seasonings
- Cilantro
- Thyme
- Parsley
- White Onion
- Green Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Turmeric
- Cumin
Snacks
- Mary’s Gone Crackers Super Seed Everything Crackers – These crackers are a great option because they are made with whole, plant-based ingredients and without added sweeteners or leavening agents, aligning with Daniel Fast principles.
Others
- Malk Almond Milk – Choose unsweetened varieties like Malk, which are typically made with minimal ingredients and no added sugars.
- Gotham Greens Vegan Pesto – Be sure to check labels, but vegan pestos like Gotham Greens can be Daniel Fast compliant if they avoid cheese and sweeteners, relying on herbs, oils, and nuts.
- Coconut flakes
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Olive oil
- Coconut milk
- Coconut oil
- Peanut butter – Opt for natural, unsweetened peanut butter with minimal ingredients (peanuts and salt only).
- Coconut aminos – A soy-free alternative to soy sauce, coconut aminos adds savory flavor without violating Daniel Fast guidelines.
- Mi Rancho corn tortillas – Check ingredient lists to ensure corn tortillas are made simply with corn, water, and lime, without added wheat or sweeteners.
Meal Ideas to Inspire Your Daniel Fast Cooking
These core meal ideas demonstrate how you can combine items from the Daniel Fast Food List to create satisfying and flavorful dishes. Feel free to get creative and adjust seasonings to your taste!
- Oatmeal: Prepare with rolled oats, water, a splash of unsweetened almond milk, and top with almonds, dark cherries, coconut flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a date for sweetness.
- Lentil Soup: Sauté green onions and garlic in coconut oil, then add red lentils, yellow yam, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and broccoli. Simmer until lentils are tender, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Jamaican Red Pea Soup: Sauté green onions and garlic in olive oil with thyme, then add kidney beans, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, salt, pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper for a kick.
- Vegetable Stir Fry: Stir-fry ginger, garlic, green onion, carrots, and broccoli in olive oil. Season with coconut aminos and coconut milk. Serve over wild rice with a side of Korean cucumbers.
- Veggie Pesto Pasta: Roast zucchini, squash, and grape tomatoes. Toss with whole wheat pasta, olive oil, and vegan pesto.
- Sweet Potato Bowl: Roast sweet potatoes and top with pico de gallo, black beans, and avocado.
- Taquitos: Make refried pinto beans with cilantro, onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Fill corn tortillas, and serve with pico de gallo.
- Salad: Combine butter lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and black beans for a refreshing and filling salad.
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Sauté: Sauté butternut squash and spinach with onion, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Korean Cucumbers: Marinate cucumbers with salt, pepper, cilantro, white onion, and coconut aminos for a flavorful side dish.
- Muesli Bowl: Enjoy muesli with unsweetened almond milk and a banana for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
- Apple with Peanut Butter: A simple and satisfying snack of apple slices with natural peanut butter.
This Daniel Fast food list and meal ideas are designed to provide a solid foundation for your fast. Remember to always check ingredient labels to ensure compliance and enjoy the process of discovering new and delicious ways to eat within these guidelines.
