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Breakfast Recipes for the Daniel Fast

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Nutty Fruit Cereal

When I started my Ultimate Daniel Fast blog in August 2009, I began posting a variety of Daniel Fast friendly recipes–main dishes, snacks, vegetables, soups, and salads. But it wasn’t long before I figured out that the category most people needed help with on the fast is breakfast.

In the United States, a sugar-laden breakfast is often the norm. Just walk down the cereal aisle of any large grocery store and count the number of choices on the shelves, and you’ll see what I mean. We also like donuts, pancakes, muffins, toast, and bagels for our first meal of the day–all of which have little nutritional value. Sometimes we’ll pair these items with a protein, such as bacon, eggs, or ham. But, on the Daniel Fast, none of these foods is allowed.

So what can you eat for breakfast on the Daniel Fast?

You actually have a plethora of options. Following are a few of my favorite Daniel Fast breakfast recipes:

Overnight Oats
Apple-Cinnamon Hot Cereal
Baked Oatmeal
Fruit Pizza
Nutty Fruit Cereal
Peachy Keen Smoothie (go to “Daniel Fast Smoothies Recipes” for more ideas)

Be sure to visit my “Daniel Fast Breakfast Recipes” page for more ideas.

Remember, anything goes! As long as your food choices fall within the guidelines of the Daniel Fast Food List, you can eat whatever you like. For example, recipes that are listed under the following categories can also be breakfast dishes. 

Daniel Fast Snacks and Appetizers
Daniel Fast Salads
Daniel Fast Soups
Daniel Fast Vegetables
Daniel Fast Main Dishes

If you’ve done the Daniel Fast, what are some of your favorite breakfast recipes?

Garlic-Sesame Edamame

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Garlic-Sesame Edamame

Garlic-Sesame Edamame

Kristen Feola
Edamame is a great choice on the Daniel Fast. Each 1/2 cup serving contains 8g of protein and 4g fiber. You'll enjoy the combination of flavors in this classic Japanese dish.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 5
Calories 133 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14- ounce package frozen edamame (shelled soybeans)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Cook edamame according to package directions. Drain.
  • While edamame is cooking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds, and cook until lightly toasted, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from heat, and place in a small dish.
  • With the same skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Once oil is heated, add garlic and cook about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add oil, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to drained edamame. Stir well, and serve.

Notes

  • Add another teaspoon of lemon juice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Black Bean Stir-fry

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Black Bean Stir-fry w/ Corn Chips

Black Bean Stir-fry 

This stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight meal, especially if you're tired from a long day at work and you want something that doesn't require a lot of prep or time.
4.24 from 26 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup canned corn, drained drained
  • 1/4 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Garnishes: Diced avocado and diced green onions

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook onions until slightly blackened and crispy.
  • Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, peppers, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15-20 minutes. To serve, top with diced avocado and green onions.

Notes

To add a little more protein to this dish, mix in cubed Marinated Tofu.