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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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Can I eat canned vegetables?
Yes.
Is honey ok for Danial diet
Hi, Jeff! Please see #9 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
How do you handle sex during.
Daniel Fasting time.
Do you strictly have to stick to 21 days or you can go for like 3,7,10 etc
To answer your first question, please see #4 under “Misc” on my FAQs page. Also, you are free to do the Daniel Fast for any length of time.
What about decaffeinated coffee
Hi, Maria. Please see #1 under “Beverages” on the Food List.
Can oat milk be used?
Yes, unsweetened oat milk is fine to have.
Can i drink matcha?
Hi! Please see #1 and #2 under Beverages on my FAQs page. The questions aren’t specifically about matcha, but the information should be a good guide for you. Thanks for your question!
I would just like to know how fruits are added to the Daniel diet when it doesn’t say fruit in scripture. Daniel chapters 1,9,or10. Every where else says the modern version or modified version allows for fruit. If im wrong please explain. Thank you
Hi, Donna. Thanks for your comments. On my “About the Daniel Fast” page, you will find some information about the fast that will help to clarify the food list. I hope it helps.
I am 19 weeks pregnant and feel lead to do the fast. I’m sure through prayer and intentionally making certain food sacrifices for spiritual purposes, it would be ok to add eggs and Greek yogurt to ensure I have enough protein and nutrients for the growing baby?
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! You must be excited to welcome a little one into your family. Yes, you can certainly participate in the Daniel Fast, but how strictly you adhere to the guidelines is up to you. Some pregnant women have completed the fast without any modifications. Others have chosen to add protein sources (eggs, yogurt, etc.). I would encourage you to pray about what your fast should look like. If you’re married, you and your husband should be in agreement about your doing the fast as well. Great question, and may God bless you as you seek him.
Am I allowed to Do This if My Name is Daniel, But my Nickname is Dan?
Of course! 🙂
Is baking powder considered the same as yeast?
Hi, Deborah. I don’t use any leavening agents (such as baking powder) in my Daniel Fast recipes; however, some people may choose to include them. It’s really a personal decision.
Thank you.
Hello! Is vinegar allowed on the Daniel Plan?
Hi! Please see #8 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Can I use minute brown rice?
Hi, Jane. Yes, that should be fine.
Hello Kristen and everyone, I am starting this fast tomorrow and need prayers. I am addicted to using food to replacemy emotions and using it as a distraction. I’m addicted over all and this is not Gods plan for me. Lord I ask for wisdom in this fast and strength in Jesus name.
My saviour, Jesus Christ, hallelujah has today announced that 🙌 i am going on a 40-day Daniel Fast. Why? Because i want to totally and completely put him first. To have freedom and deliverance for myself and my daughters, son-in-law and my grand children. 💙 I already know that this is going to be challenging. Satan’s not going to allow this step of obedience. BUT IF I WANT TO WALK CLOSELY 🚶♀️ TO MY SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST AND BE USED FOR HIS WILL TO BE DONE, THEN THERE IS NO OTHER WAY. I would appreciate please for people to pray for myself and my family as i have no doubt that satans tactics will try to prevent and destroy this step. So i am starting this today by and through the mighty power of jesus christ our saviour and obviously the incredible holy spirit. God has not given me a spirit of fear but of power and a sound mind. May the lord equip me and give my wisdom, discernment, spiritual insights to do this. I need to totally surrender and yield to him 🙏. Believing for generational bondage and curses of fear, addictions, pride, rebellion, shame, guilt, anger, abuse, all types of inferiority. Hallelujah. Our god reigns 😀 ❤️ 🙏
Amen may the Almighty bless us
I once did a Daniel Fast for 18 years without cheating once. My question is, why are are going into the fast assuming that it is going to be hard? You could also just assume that it was going to be easy.
Next question, why are you including satan in the equation at all? Why are you assuming that he is not going to allow you to do this fast and try to prevent you from doing it? Maybe your family and friends will try to prevent you, maybe your ego or subconsious mindsets will try to prevent you. But the Holy Spirit is greater than all of these things.
There is nothing hard about eating the things on the list. There are so many recipies that can be made out of those food categories, that you would never come to the end of it. This will be a whole new adventure for you! You will be a total spiritual rock star when you come to the end of the 40 days. Probably, you will never go back to eating the other way again!
Your note was 12 days ago. How are you doing now?
Much love and encouragement to you, Lisa.
Lisa blessed are those who don’t announce their fast and remain in private in service to God, It is a sacred thing to spiritually connect you to Our Lord Jesus through his spirit. Congratulations, however I pray God guides you through successfully in Jesus name Amen!
Did you complete your Daniels fast
How’s it going so far you should be 25 days in so far… congradulations over half way their.
I am going to start on the 21 day Daniel Fast on Tuesday
Can I have stevia
Hi, Deb. Please see #10 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Whether you can have stevia on a Biblical fast depends on the specific type of fast, such as the Daniel Fast, where it is generally not allowed because it is an added sweetener.
Hey quick question is canned beans like pinto beans and black beans okay?
Hi, Steve. Yes. Canned beans are fine. Just be sure to check the label for non-Daniel Fast friendly ingredients, such as sugar.
Good afternoon brethren. Am Alex , am undergoing acertain situation which needs God’s hand. Financial break through and protection from my enemies. Though I believe God is bigger than this problem. I would love to join Daniel way of fasting . Pray for me in all circumstances. Almighty father have mercy on me .
Can you buy store bought marinara sauce for the fast?
can you use eggs?
Hi, Carmen. Yes, you can use store-bought sauce. Be sure to check the ingredients, though, to make sure it doesn’t have added sugar. And, unfortunately, eggs aren’t part of the fast (no animal products).
can i drink goat milk powder?
Hi, Aaron. Animal products aren’t part of the Daniel Fast. Thanks for checking!
Hello! I’m doing this fast with my husband here soon and I work at SB, am I allowed to have decaf coffee? I know coffee itself isn’t allowed because of the caffeine but is decaf coffee or decaf green tea ok?
I tried to scroll to see if someone asked that question and I didn’t see it.
Hi! Please see #1 and #2 under “Beverages” on my FAQs page.
Can the nuts be flavored, like Honey Roasted or do they need to be just salted?
Hi, Carson. Usually, only raw or roasted nuts will be Daniel Fast friendly since honey-roasted nuts contain honey, which isn’t part of the fast (no added sugar). Good question!
I cannot find a definitive answer if whole grain wheat pasta is allowed. Pasta generally uses egg to bind and that’s an animal product. Is there a brand to buy that follows the guidelines?
Hi! If you read the ingredients of the pasta and it shows whole wheat flour (or some other whole-grain flour) but doesn’t list egg, it should be fine.
Can you have chickpea pasta while on the Daniel Fast?
Yes, you can.
I would ask that you pray that I will find a closeness with God resulting from this fast. Also strength to stay on this fast. I am now 7 days into it and while im not hungry because God has provided plenty, i miss my coffee
Praying for you Denise.
Hi! I am just curious to know if chia seeds are safe to consume while doing a Daniel fast?
Yes, they are. Safe and healthy!
Do I have to stay on diet for 21 days
Hi, Linda. No, you certainly don’t have to do the fast for 21 days. Some people may choose to shorten the fast, and that’s OK. I encourage you to listen to the Lord and follow his leading in what your fast should look like.
Are pickles allowed?
Pickles aren’t part of the Daniel Fast due to their being prepared in vinegar (see #8 under “Food” on my FAQs page).
Hello, Good day~ Are Balsamic vinegar and salad toppers ok?
See #8 under “Food” on my FAQs page. Regarding your Salad Toppers question, check the ingredients on the package to look for any non-Daniel Fast friendly ingredients (ex. sugar).
Can I eat dried panla fish that has no salt on white fasting
Hi, Sarah. See #6 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
Hey Kristen, just wanted to say, PRAISE THE LORD! I found this resource after starting the fast and had no idea what was actually ok to eat. Thank you much for what you do! I am 22yrs old and used to be addicted to junk food and energy drinks and now I feel so much better. Again, THANK YOU!!
Thank you for your feedback, Paul!
Can we eat vegan food?
Hi, Maria. See #7 under “Food” on my FAQs page.
I’ll be honest and say I’ve been focusing too much on what to cut out during the fast and being very detailed on what’s off limits. Especially with stuff like spices and if vegan things are Daniel Fast friendly. This helps a little 🙂
Hello,can you eat Ezequiel bread?
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!
Thank you for this platform. I’ll be starting this fast today and praying for restoration in my health, as well as that of my whole family.
What about Ezekiel 4:9, bread? Oatmeal?
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). Yes, oatmeal is fine to have on the fast. Good questions!
Thank you for what you’re doing! I was shocked to see that honey isn’t apart of the fast. But it also makes sense once you think about it. Have a wonderful day!
My first time doing the Daniel fast pray for me so that, God will grant me the Grace to finish this I am starting today 6 June Daniel fast I want to know God more and hear his voice, I am praying also for delayed destiny, stagnation in my life, broken promises😭 I believe God will do it for me🙏
Hi! Are there any seasonings that aren’t allowed?
Any seasonings that contain added sugar or dairy products aren’t Daniel Fast friendly.
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.
You can get the bread from jewish shops
I am using whole wheat Matzo. Pretty great with avocado in the morning or hummus and tomatoes for dinner.
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 actually found a salad dressing I can eat during the fast. NO SUGAR included in that dressing. It has olive oil and herbs. I think it’s by Newton? I love it on my baked potato and I add some fresh lemon juice.
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!
I pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you. In the name of Jesus 🙏🏽
Venezia, God will give you the strength to do a fast. This will definitely cause you to be very sensitive to his presence and his voice. I will pray for you to do it. Just start with a short one and build up. The most I have done is 34 days but I’m about to embark on a 40 day on 8/1.
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.
Ok. Thank you so much. God Bless you
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.
Poppables contain cane sugar. Is that acceptable to the Daniel fast?
Hi! Unfortunately, no, since added sugar isn’t part of the fast. Thanks for checking!
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.