I have found that I am most successful fasting when I plan ahead. I don’t want to focus so much on the food, although that’s important in this fast. I want to spend most of my time and energy focusing on my relationship with our Lord.
So, I try to plan about three days of menus at a time and make sure I have everything I need to prepare the simple meals. I plan to post more than 100 recipes up on this weblog over the next few weeks, so come back often. You can receive a very helpful Daniel Fast Meal Planning Worksheet by subscribing to our list at http://daniel-fast.com
Here are just a few simple menus. They are all ideas for menus that you can use during your Fast:
Breakfast
Sliced fruit
Hot whole-grain cereal with raisins and nuts
Juice on the cereal
Lunch
Hearty Layered Salad and Greek Vegetable Stew
Dinner
Vegetarian Chili and a Green Salad with dressing
Lentil Soup and a Green Salad with dressing
Snacks
Sliced vegetables with hummus
Sliced vegetables with white bean dip
Raw almonds or other nuts
Sliced fruit and nuts
Please add your ideas to the comment space below. I would love to add yours to this section!
Marggie said,
May 7, 2012 at 7:13 am
Is almond milk OK to use with oats? It does not contain any dairy products. Would it be considered a beverage?
Thanks
Daniel Fast Team said,
May 18, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Hi Marggie,
You can use unsweetened additive free almond milk (or other plant-based milks) during your fast with recipes and on cereal…..Remember the only drinking beverage on the fast is water . . . Be Blessed on your Fast!
Paula said,
March 20, 2012 at 11:27 am
can we have foods that have calcium chloride and citric acid listed in the ingredients?
Daniel Fast Team said,
March 20, 2012 at 12:25 pm
Calcium Chloride is on the edge as far as I’m concerned. It’s an allowed compound for certified organic foods, so I tell people it’s “allowed but not preferred” and they should try to find options that don’t include it whenever possible. Citric Acid/Ascorbic acid is a type of vitamin C (when natural it’s fine) used for a natural preservative. It’s organic and best when “naturally derived” and is allowed. Be Blessed!
Zan said,
March 13, 2012 at 11:47 am
can I have dried fruits-all natural is stated on box. i.e. Raisins- Ingredients only lists seedless raisins but the Nutrition Facts lists 25g of surgar. I am not sure if this is natural surgars created from the grapes turning into raisins???
Daniel Fast Team said,
March 15, 2012 at 7:42 am
Hi Zan,
Yes, dried fruits are fine on the fast. IF you are reading the sugar grams in the “Nutritional” list only, then that is naturally derived sugars and is fine. If you are reading sugar in the INGREDIENTS list, then sugar Has been added in and this is a product to avoid. I hope this helps!
Leslie said,
March 1, 2012 at 8:07 am
can you eat a falafel on the Daniel Fast ?
Daniel Fast Team said,
March 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Hi Leslie,
This is a classic case of the ingredients in Falafel are fine for the fast, but the cooking method (deep fry) disqualifies it. You may want to experiment and come up with a new way of preparing it. I hope this helps!
Phillip Muller said,
February 13, 2012 at 11:20 am
All thanx and honor goes to Our Lord and Master who gives us nothing too hard that we cant handle.This Daniel Fast made me scared because I liked to eat.I’m entering my 3rd week on Wednesday.Shoe , I had a wonderful encounter with God on Sunday in church and my body feels good.
Tlynn said,
January 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Thanks for the information concerning the use of milk.
janet said,
January 2, 2012 at 8:41 am
Spagetti squash with diced tomatoes is a great dinner selection
Marybeth said,
December 14, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Is rice milk ok to have?
Daniel Fast Team said,
December 14, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Hi Marybeth,
Yes, Unsweetened and additive free plant based milks such as Almond, Soy, Rice, Coconut, etc. are fine on the fast for use in recipes and for on cereals, just not as a drinking beverage (water is the only beverage on the fast). I hope this helps!
Tori said,
January 14, 2012 at 3:42 am
Thank GOD! I going to get some right now..
Darcy B said,
November 13, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Hello, been having health issues and weight problems for all by life. I wanted to make a real difference in my life. Going to start with the Daniel Fast and prayer. With the whole grain cereal can I use almond milk? Darcy
Susan Gregory said,
November 22, 2011 at 5:02 am
Hi Darcy,
You can use unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milks) during your fast with recipes. The only beverage on the fast is water . . .
Be blessed, dear one.
Andrea Geyer said,
October 15, 2011 at 2:53 am
Hi I want to know if you are allowed to eat fresh dates or dry dates during the fast.
Thanks
Andrea
Daniel Fast Team said,
October 17, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Hi Andrea,
Yes, both are fine as long as there is no additives or sugars added.
Stephanie Barrios said,
September 12, 2011 at 3:57 pm
can i eat peanut butter? and plantains?
Daniel Fast Team said,
September 14, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Hi Stephanie,
Yes, 100% Natural, unsweetened and additive free peanut butter is allowed on the fast, as is plantains, just watch how they are prepared. I hope this helps!
Rose Mobley said,
August 25, 2011 at 7:00 am
I am just starting 21 day fast with my church. Second day, and God has led me to you. 2nd week will be veg broth and fruit juices. Working and need energy any suggestions?
Daniel Fast Team said,
August 25, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Hi Rose,
I am not sure the type of fast that you are on, or if you are wanting to incorporate some Daniel fast foods into your fast. But, here is a general list of foods allowed for the Daniel Fast to help you: All fruits, All vegetables, All whole grains, All nuts and seeds, All legumes, All quality oils. Beverages: the only drinking beverage allowed is water, spring water, distilled water or other pure waters, and yes, tap water is good if that is all you have available. MISC Items: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices. For a complete list you can order a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidelines by going to http://www.daniel-fast.com and enter your email address, they will be emailed back to you.
You can get plenty of protein in nuts and peanut butter, Whole grains, legumes and leafy green vegetables, many people add some unsweetened soy protein powder into a ‘smoothie’ as a liquid meal (make sure the ingredients comply with the Daniel Fast and watch out for milk products (whey) and sweeteners along with chemical). I hope this helps, Be Blessed on your Fast!
Pastor Rose Gray said,
January 2, 2012 at 9:34 pm
This is going to be my second time and I am looking foward to it. did not know it started on the 8th I am glad I checked it again. Please Pray for our Ministry we are few in numbers. Thank you for your help. I would like more scripture to read to feed the soul.
olivia said,
August 8, 2011 at 9:58 am
is there a limit to the kinds of seasonings you can use,or is it ok to use all?
Daniel Fast Team said,
August 8, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Hi Olivia,
All seasonings, spices, herbs, salt and peppers that are natural (with no additives) are allowed on the fast. I hope this helps!
vanessa said,
August 1, 2011 at 4:21 am
i Thought you couldn’t have juice, why is there juice and cereal on the breakfast?
Daniel Fast Team said,
August 1, 2011 at 6:51 am
Hi Vanessa,
100% unsweetened, additive free fruit/vegetable juices are allowed on the fast for use in recipes, just not as a drinking beverage. Unsweetened plant based milks are allowed for use in recipes and on whole grain breakfast cereals, just not as a drinking beverage. I hope this helps!
deborah hawkins said,
May 1, 2011 at 9:57 am
we started a dainel 21 fasting only eating vegetables and fruit i dont know to cook the food
Daniel Fast Team said,
May 5, 2011 at 8:19 am
Hi Deborah,
Here is a general food list to help you on your fast: All fruits, All vegetables, All whole grains, All nuts and seeds, All legumes, All quality oils. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters, and yes, tap water is good, if that is all you have available. MISC Items: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
If you don’t have one already you can order a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidelines by going to http://www.daniel-fast.com and enter your email address, they will be emailed back to you, this is a great resource to have on hand while on your fast. Since you don’t cook, I encourage you to prayerfully look over the guidelines and ask the Holy Spirit to instruct you in the details of this time of fasting as to what you can do for your food preparation. Be Blessed in your Fast!
GingerTurner said,
April 4, 2011 at 12:00 pm
my church just started our Daniel Fast yesterday
Benita M. said,
January 12, 2011 at 7:02 am
I wanted to know can you use Stevia Leaves on the Daniel Fast? The are naturally sweet leaves from Aftrica and have no calories. Diabetics can also use it. And I wanted to know can you use glass rice noodles. They are wonderful with vegetables. Please let me know. Thanks so much in advance for getting back to us. Have a blessed day and stay prayerful.
Susan Gregory said,
January 12, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Hi Benita,
No sweeteners are allowed on the Daniel Fast, including natural and calorie free varieties.
Glass rice noodles are pure starch and are made of processed rice where they germ and the bran has been removed from the grain with only the endosperm remaining – the starchy part of the kernal.
So the glass noodles are not allowed on the Daniel Fast.
zoe said,
January 10, 2011 at 11:46 pm
can you buy the book at a book store
Susan Gregory said,
January 11, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Yes, The Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit, and Renew Your Body is available at most local and online bookstores — although they keep selling out! It’s become the “go to resource” for the Daniel Fast. Tyndale House Publishers just printed more so stocks should fill fast. You can also order if from my site at http://www.Daniel-Fast.com
Be blessed!
Dahlia said,
January 8, 2011 at 10:22 pm
I spent more time reading comments on your site and found the answer to the juice or water question. I get it now. Sorry.
Dahlia Gonzalez said,
January 8, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Hi. At my church we are starting a 21 day Daniel fast and I have a few questions. I’m a little confused with what I’ve read about the beverages. Are we allowed to have fruit juice as long as it’s 100% juice or only water? Also can we have foods that have calcium chloride and citric acid listed in the ingredients? And I have been taking a diet pill called phentermine for the past month. Can I still take that pill? I also was getting the b-12 shot once a month along with those pills. Is that okay too? Also can you take medication for headaches, heartburn, etc.? Felt like maybe that would be cheating because we would be trying to make it too comfortable for ourselves and that the discomfort is part of the sacrifice. Not sure if that’s the way it is suppose to be done.
Kelly said,
January 8, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Dose anyone know if Amy’s frozen prepared meals that is all oraganic with veg and beans and whole grains can be on a Daneil fast. If so I figured it would be easier when on the go or to busy to prepare meals.
Susan Gregory said,
January 8, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Hi Kelly,
Just like other foods, even Amy’s products require that you read the ingredients. This brand is very good and natural, but it is not vegan and many of the meals include milk products such as milk and cheese. Also, sweeteners are often used. So just read the ingredients. http://www.amys.com/
Kelly said,
January 8, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Thank you
Tina said,
February 24, 2012 at 8:35 am
Hi Susan
I will be starting the Fast on 3/1. I am a huge fan of chips and salsa. I already found a salsa that I can eat. I know that corn chips are a no, however, I found an all natural, organic brand with the following ingredients: corn flour, non hydrogenated safflower and/or sunflower oil and salt. Do those ingredients still make it a no?
Daniel Fast Team said,
March 29, 2012 at 12:03 pm
The ingredients sound fine, just make sure they are baked and not deep fried. Be blessed!
CHERI said,
January 5, 2011 at 1:54 pm
OK im doing the Daniel Fast with my church, but im confused I thought that the fast was strictly fruit nuts and veggies. Stuff they had in Jesus ‘s time not skim milk and frozen fruit mayo etc. Please let me know.
Thanks
Daniel Fast Team said,
January 5, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Hi Cheri,
I would encourage you to get a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidelines, this will be a great starting point in preparing for a successful fast. You can order a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidlelines by going to http://www.daniel-fast.com and enter your email address, they will be emailed back to you.
Rev.Wanda Johnson said,
September 11, 2010 at 11:25 am
15-Bean Soup is a good dish to eat while on the Daniel Fast.
1bag of 15 bean soup,can of dice tomatoes,chillie powder(which come in the bag),one fresh lemon(juice only) follow direction on the bag to cook.
pl greenlee said,
April 2, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Susan,
I have done other fasts, but never a Daniel fast and I thought it would be to be easy. Boy was I wrong!!! I have done more research and planning then I do for regular meals.
I want to thank you for all the information you have put out there for beginners like me. I will begin this Monday 4/5. I am looking forward to see what and how God is going to move.
Wyndee said,
January 11, 2010 at 8:18 am
Wow Wanda!! Our church is doing a 21 day Daniel Fast too!! Awesome! We are in Oregon. I am currently pregnant so I was worried about doing the fast strictly like last year. whats your thoughts on this?? do you think it would be nutritious enough without dairy and meat?
I’m really glad I found this website. I want the cookbook now too
Susan Gregory said,
January 11, 2010 at 8:43 am
Hi Wyndee,
I encourage pregnant and nursing mothers to get a copy of the Daniel Fast Guidelines at http://Daniel-Fast.com and then compare it with how your health care provider has suggest you eat. Make the appropriate adjustments and who will be so healthy as you grow that precious life inside of you!
Be blessed!
H. C. Starkweather said,
January 7, 2010 at 10:14 am
I enjoyed what I have read so far. How do I order the Daniel Fast Cookbook?
Susan Gregory said,
January 7, 2010 at 7:11 pm
You can go to http://Daniel-Fast.com/store.html and learn more about my new paperback that Tyndale published. It’s packed with great recipes for your complete Daniel Fast.
wanda williams said,
January 5, 2010 at 9:34 am
Hello,
Praise God we have made it to 2010. I am starting a 21-day fast with my church. We first read Matthew 4-6 to begin our fast. How awesome God is and I am thankful that he has entered my life. I did a fast last year for 30 days with the church and found that I became a person who could leave meat out of my diet. I have been meat free for over a year. I say to those that do not believe they can go it with faith/prayer and with God on your side how could you fail…have a blessed year.
Trena tucker said,
January 1, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Thank you so much because this is my first time on this kind of fast. I could not find what to eat for breakfast, so please update me when you change your menu
lunch, dinner and a snack was easy but thanks so much
TRENA TUCKER,Mt.Vernon,ILL
RETA CHATMON said,
November 21, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I WOULD LIKE 2 START OFF BY SAYIN PRAISE THE LORD 2 EVERY 1&I’M HONORED&HAPPY 2 BE CHATIN WITH U ALL.THIS IS GOIN 2 BE MY 1ST X FASTIN&IT BEEN ON MY MIND 4 A WHILE NOW.SO IT’S GOOD 2 SEE ALL THESE DIFFER FASTIN RECIPES&IT HELPS ME 2 NO WHAT I CAN &CAN’T EAT.SO PLEASE CONTINUE POSTIN RECIPES 4 BEGINNERS LIKE ME&OTHERS.THANKS&HAVE A BLESSED NIGHT.
linda thomas said,
October 18, 2009 at 9:09 am
Hi I need your help. I can’t have nuts and most of the foods in the daniel fast. So I can only have chicken as a meat in my diet everyday for the last five years. I can’t even have beans or salad. So what do I substitute the other things with to help me keep my bodies protein so that I don’t get sick.
Susan Gregory said,
January 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Hi Linda,
First, I encourage you to start declaring complete healing over your body and start commanding that your body work in divine health as it was intended to do!
Regarding the fast. There is no power in the foods, but rather entering into a period of fasting with a pure heart. So if you need to modify the fast to meet your current health needs, then that would be acceptable.
I hope this helps!
Cal said,
January 8, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Hey is this still active? So what about Olive Oil…why is it out and if its in …to what degree…or Vege Oil??
Hessie Terreblanche said,
January 5, 2009 at 11:33 am
We are doing it …. Lets allow God to be in it …. To God all the Glory! We can not change the world …. but we can be the diffrence!
Susan Gregory said,
September 20, 2008 at 10:39 am
Hi Peggy,
I am so glad you added this post! Yes, edamame (pronounced [eh-dah-MAH-meh] and are fresh green soybeans) are a flavorful and healthy snack. One of the ways I especially like is seasoned edamame. Here’s the simple way to prepare them:
Spiced Edamames
3 1/2 cups of edamames in the shell. You can use either fresh or frozen pods.
3-4 tablespoons virgin olive oil (use the kind for sauteing)
Thai, Spike or other seasoning (Make sure you read the ingredient list to assure it is sugar-free and chemical-free.)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-2 tablespoons soy sauce(Make sure you read the ingredient list to assure it is sugar-free and chemical-free.)
Heat olive oil in frying pan over medium heat.
Add edamame pods and saute until heated and then add seasoning and garlic (add a bit at time so the flavor is to your liking)
Stir beans and seasoning until the pods are well-coated.
Add the soy sauce and stir until thickened (1-3 minutes).
Serve as “finger food.” The pods are flavorful . . . eat the bean inside and discard the pod. Yumm!
Thanks again for bringing this great food to our attention!
Peggy Green said,
September 20, 2008 at 6:37 am
one of the best veggies for a fast is edamames for use in salads, snacks, soups and to make a dip for vegetables in place of hummus.
Susan Gregory said,
April 17, 2008 at 7:06 am
Hi Cindy,
There is really very little offered by fast food restaurants that would be consistent with the Daniel Fast. If they serve garden salads with oil and vinegar dressing . . . that might work, but so much of the food in fast food restaurants included chemicals and additives that it would be hard.
You might consider packing food in a small cooler in your car, including salads, rice cakes, peanut butter, nuts, fruit and the like. There are so many healthy foods that are easy to take along when you travel.
I hope this helps!
Cindy Kahland said,
April 16, 2008 at 8:32 am
Do you have any suggestions on what to order at fast food restaurants?
Susan Gregory said,
April 3, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Hi Doretha,
I use lots of different herbs and spices. One of my standards is Italian seasoning. I also like curry, thyme, and then cinnamon for sweeter foods.
Do you have the Daniel Fast Cookbook? The recipes are so full of flavor and so much of that is due to the seasonings used.
Bless you on your fast.
Doretha Rogers said,
April 2, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Please list some of the seasoning you use in your menus?
Susan Gregory said,
January 20, 2008 at 6:34 am
Dear Lovebeam
Do you have The Daniel Fast Cookbook? It has 80 pages of recipes and includes meal plans for 21 days of fasting. It’s an immediate download, so as soon as you purchase it you will have the book.
Also, every week I send a new collection of recipes to all the buyers, so now there are more than 100 pages of recipes, meal planning idea, and fasting tips.
Plus, six days a week I send a devotional to all the buyers of the books to encourage them and to help build their spiritual walk.
Go to “DANIEL FAST – Start Here” and you will see the book and how to order it.
Blessing to you on your fast.
lovebeam said,
January 20, 2008 at 6:02 am
I need help and ideas. Please help me! Can you give me more ideas of meal plans. Or more ways to prepare veggies/fruits?
Susan Gregory said,
January 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Thanks Jessica. This sounds so good and refreshing. Silken tofu could also be added to make a protein drink! Great for breakfast.
God bless you on your fast and thanks for sharing wtih our community of Fast Friends!
Jessica said,
January 5, 2008 at 4:54 pm
We love to make fruit smoothies while on the daniel fast….
1 Bananna
handful of strawberries
several chuncks of frozen pinapple
little orange juice
Mix in the blender and enjoy!
Christine Boney said,
September 17, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I like your suggestions for the Daniel Fast. However, how are you using the whole grain cereral are you using milK?
ROSE DYAL said,
January 11, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I HAVE BEEN ON DANIEL FAST THIS IS MY 2ND DAY;I JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE I HAVE FOUND OUT ALOT OF INFORMATION; THAKS AND GOD BLESS
ROSE DYAL said,
January 11, 2011 at 12:57 pm
THANKS JESSICA ‘ I;M GOING TO TRY THE SMOOTHIE YOU PUT UP
THANKS AND GOD BLESS