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FOODS TO EAT ON THE DANIEL FAST
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, purple rice, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice.
Black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, pinto beans, and split peas.
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, nut butters, peanuts (actually legumes but people think of them as nuts), pecans, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), pine nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy nuts, sunflower seeds.
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
All fruit is allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned). However, any dried fruit shouldn’t contain added sugar (check ingredients to be sure).
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. For example, you can sauté foods in olive oil but avoid deep-frying them.
- Unleavened bread (whole grain bread made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives
- All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
- Soy products (such as edamame and soy nuts) and tofu are acceptable.
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). You can also use 100% fruit juice in recipes. Also, unsweetened non-dairy milk is acceptable (such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk).
FOODS TO avoid ON THE DANIEL FAST
- Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey).
- Dairy (butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt)
- Fish
- Eggs
Agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
Yeast and, therefore, leavened bread isn’t part of the Daniel Fast. (For an explanation on why it’s excluded, see #1 under “Food” on my FAQs page.)
White flour and white rice. Only whole grains are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A whole grain product contains the entire grain kernel ― the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
Examples are corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. (Baked chips are acceptable if they don’t contain restricted ingredients. Check the label for “baked” to be sure.)
Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, and cacao.
Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks.
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I am looking for some examples of unleavened bread that I can purchase for my whole family to use instead of bread.
Hi, Toni! It’s difficult to find unleavened bread that’s Daniel Fast friendly. You might try making your own: Flatbread.
Hello good morning. Are salad dressings allowed? And what about sweet potatoes?
Yes, sweet potatoes are fine. It’s difficult to find store-bought salad dressings that are Daniel Fast friendly. You might look at this page for ideas: Salads and Salad Dressings.
I would like prayer for strength to stay on this fast and sensitivity to hear God voice clearly concerning my next move spiritually.
Lord, I pray you will direct Venecia’s steps as she seeks you during this time of prayer and fasting. Help her to discern where you’re leading so she can obey what you want her to do. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!
Can you eat seafood?
Please see #6 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Can I have sheep yogurt
Hi. Animal products aren’t part of the fast.
Looking to see if baked potato is okay?
Yes, all vegetables are fine to have.
Are chia seeds and maple syrup allowed?
Chia seeds are fine. See #9 under “Food” on my FAQs page for insight into your question about maple syrup.
Can you have tapioca starch?
Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. Whether or not to use it, as well as tapioca flour, on your fast is up to you. It’s really a personal decision and depends upon how strictly you want to follow the fast. Good question!
Can I please get prayers to help me complete my fast. Thank you
Father God, I pray you will strengthen Charla on her fast. She has set her heart and mind on growing closer to you, and her desire is to complete what she has started. Remind her today that YOU are her provider, and you are faithful. When she’s tempted to quit, fill her with your power. Thank you, Lord. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
Amen Amen Amen
♥️ you can do it
Are poppables acceptable?
Hi, Jeff. I wasn’t sure, so I looked up the ingredients and the process of making them. It looks like they would be OK to have on the fast since they’re not fried. Good question.
Can you eat pita chips or dairy free ranch dressing?
Unfortunately, neither is part of the fast. Thanks for checking, though.
I’m looking forward to seeing prayers answered as a result of my time with God during this fast. My two concerns are my sons and their spiritual walk and my attitude!
Thanks for sharing, Jeff. May the Lord strengthen you and work powerfully in your sons’ lives.
Are you able to drink matcha?
Hi, Jen. Please see #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page for insight into this question. I hope it helps.
What do you recommend for snacks? Is seaweed allowed? And are plant based food like chicken nuggets and other types of plant based meat allowed?
Hi, Kristen! Here is a list of some snacks you can try: Snacks. I like to have a banana with almond butter (or nuts), vegetables with hummus or guacamole, etc. To answer your second question, see #7 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Is roasted and salted peanuts allowed?
Yes.
Blessings,
Can you eat açaí on Daniel’s fasting?
Yes, you can since it’s a fruit.
Is jasmine rice allowed
Hi, Scott. Regular jasmine rice isn’t whole grain, but you can have brown jasmine rice.
Hello, is corn tortillas ok whole on daniel fast? worried because the ingredients are good but unsure of the preparation. Thanks 🙏🏼
Yes, you can have corn tortillas.
I found some sprouted grain tortillas by the Ezekiel brand is that ok?
Yes, all the ingredients are Daniel Fast friendly.
Can you use oat milk in place of milk
Yes.
What about almond milk
Unsweetened almond milk is fine to have.
Can I please get prayer to help me commit to this fast! Amen! 🙏🥰💌 Thank you! God bless you!
Lord God, I pray you will strengthen Selena as she seeks you through prayer and fasting. Remind her today that you are faithful to supply all she needs to persevere and not give up. Bless her today, I pray, in the mighty name of Jesus! Amen.
Is any kind of flavoring allowed? Salt? Vegetable bouillon?
Yes, herbs and spices are allowed.
Can I use coconut milk/water for cooking?
Yes.
Can you have peanut butter on the daniel fast
Yes. Just check the ingredients list to make sure it doesn’t contain sugar.
How do I avoid kidney stones on the daniel fast?
Hi! That’s a really great question, and one that I’ve never been asked. Since I’m not a physician, I recommend that you consult your doctor if you’re concerned. One thing that I do know does help prevent kidney stones in general is to drink a lot of water, which is also advised on the Daniel Fast. I hope this information helps.
Hey, I am on Daniel fast, can I have a jam with only fruit concentrates, no added sugar juice fruit juice.
Yes, that’s fine to have.
I am on Daniels fast is it ok to cook butternut with sugar if not what can I use to cook butternut during Daniel fast
Hi! Added sugar isn’t part of the fast. You can cook it in coconut oil, olive oil, etc.
Thank you. When you say added sugar isn’t part of the fast does that I mean I can cook it with sugar cause that’s what I use to cook butternut sugar and butter
Hi. Added sugar isn’t part of the Daniel Fast, which includes cooking with it.
Can honey be used ?
Hi! Please see #9 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Date syrup is allowed. It is a very tasty natural sweetener
Hola buen dia,estado buscando informasio sobre ,el alluno de Daniel. Lo que me gustaria Saber es solo una comida en todo el Dia? Si desalluno ,yahoo puedo comer nada ni cenar nada.
¡Hola! La cantidad de veces que comes a lo largo del día es una decisión personal. Algunas personas eligen comer tres veces al día. Otras pueden añadir uno o dos bocadillos entre comidas. Otras pueden saltarse una comida para orar. No hay una fórmula específica para la frecuencia de las comidas.
Hi Kristen
I am doing a 40 day fast. I did 5 days of water fast only and starting the Daniel fast. I had rolled oats with strawberries and bananas this morning. I do have a question. Could I have corn tortillas? Thank you for your time. I appreciate it.
Yes, corn tortillas are fine to have.
Are there any store brought unleavened breads you would recommend?
I find that it’s very difficult to find a store-bought bread that’s completely Daniel Fast friendly. You can always make your own. Here’s a Flatbread recipe, if you’d like to try it.
Is coffee ok during the fast
Please see #1 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page.
Green tea unsweetened
Please see #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page.
Is there a specific time frame that we have to follow to eat?
Hi, Lindsey. Great question. Please see #14 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
What of rice crackers?
You can have brown rice baked crackers since they’re whole-grain.
Is Veggie burgers allowed?
Hi! Great question. Please see #7 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Can you use date sugar? Saw it at sprouts only contains – Organic Kentichi Dates.
Yes, dates are fine to have on the fast.
Can I take vitamins that are sugar free not required by my doctor there just my everyday vitamins packets
Collagen
Vitamins like c,d,zinc,tumeric
Ashwagandha and ginseng etc
All are sugar free extra 2 vitamins
Yes, vitamins and minerals are fine to take on the fast. However, collagen is one product that people may choose to set aside for the fast since it’s animal based (the Daniel Fast doesn’t include animal products).
Is peppermint tea ok with no caffeine or sugars
Hi, Deidra. Yes, some people will include herbal tea on their fast. Please see #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page for more information/insight.
Is Dandyblend allowed? It’s a powder added to water, no caffeine made from roasted barley extracts, roasted rye extracts, roasted dandelion root extracts, and roasted chicory root extracts.
Hi! It looks like that product should be fine to have on the fast.
Are nuts and allowed to have salt on them or do they have to be with no salt added ? Also, can I eat canned black olives ?
Yes, nuts with salt are completely fine. Olives are OK to have as well.
Can we have pea protein isolate?
Yes, that’s fine to have.
Is hot water cornbread an option.
Hi. Possibly. What are the ingredients?
Cornmeal and water, cooked in cooking oil.
That should be fine, as long as it doesn’t involve deep-frying.
can you have herbal tea
Hi, Tanya. Great question. Please see #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page.
Good day,
I wanted to find out what out certain products written “this product has been processed in a facility/environment that uses cow’s milk and egg” at the back?
Hi. I’m not sure I understand your question. But, yes, that’s a disclaimer that some products have to warm people that cross-contamination might occur. However, unless you have an allergy, I wouldn’t worry about it for the Daniel Fast. The disclaimer isn’t saying the ingredients ARE included but there’s a chance. The statement is made to protect the company from litigation. I hope that explanation helps.
I would like more information Because I’ve never had a successful one I’ve been doing it for many years and I need to know all the ins and outs
Hi, Gloria! I’m glad to hear you’re interested in learning about fasting. I recommend getting The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. You’ll find all the information you need.
Good Morning. What Dash flavors are allowed on a Daniel fast?
Hi, Paula. I’m not sure without looking at the ingredients in each one. Is there one or two that you’d like to know about?
Chicken flavored/lemon flavored
Hi, Paula. I looked at the ingredients, and it should be fine to have on the fast.
Thank you
Thank you for putting this together, may the Lord bless and increase you in Jesus name. Amen!
Thank you, Florence!
Can you eat original Ezekiel bread on the fast?
Ezekiel bread is a healthy choice, but it does contain ingredients that aren’t a part of the fast (yeast, sugar (malted barley is an added sugar). Sorry!
What could you use for salad dressing
Hi, Amy. It’s very challenging to find store-bought dressings that are Daniel Fast friendly. The easiest type of dressing is a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs. Another idea is to check out these salad dressing recipes: Salads and Salad Dressings.
Se puede usar los Noodless de la marca Goodles ingredientes: Semolima(wheat) wheat flour, chickpea proteínas, wheat proteína. Brócoli, espinacas, kale, pumpkin, sweet potat, su Flower sed, cramberry, chlorella, maitake mushroom, shitake mushroom. Gracias y Dios la bendiga y a su hermosa familia.
Hola, Wanda. Cualquier pasta que consumas durante el ayuno debe ser 100 % integral. Por ejemplo, debe decir harina integral. Como este producto contiene sémola (harina de trigo), no es integral. ¡Espero que esto te ayude!