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.

Nuts and seeds are all permitted on the Daniel Fast, including peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds and nut butter. Soy products with no preservatives or additives (like edamame) are also allowed.

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.

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.

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.

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

Butter – Vegan butter such as the Earth Balance brand can be used. Food for Life Products – Most of these products meet the fast requirements. Black Bean and Lentil Chili – Use the beans of your choice and omit the honey.

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.

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, ...

Is sweet potato allowed on Daniel Fast? ›

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.

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.

Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, plain popcorn, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice are approved. Unleavened bread. Whole grain breads and flatbreads made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives are permitted.

Some people choose not to use soy sauce because of the fermentation process that's involved (involves alcohol, which isn't allowed on the fast). Others don't have a problem with using it. A good substitute for soy sauce is Bragg's Liquid Aminos or Coconut Aminos (my preference).

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.

While on the Daniel Fast, you can add flavor to food with dried herbs and spices as well as salt and pepper. Or, try a squeeze of citrus juice to add acidity. Soy products — such as soy sauce, which is made from soybeans — are also permitted, per Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.