Daniel Fast Menu Planning
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!
What about using Stevia, since it comes from a plant? Is this ok?
Hi Donna,
No sweeteners are allowed on the Daniel Fast. So even though Stevia is a natural plant based ingredient it would not be allowed according to the Daniel Fast Guidelines. Be Blessed!
Thank you!
Hi David,
Great question! We encourage that you maintain your normal daily activities (so not to be neglectful), and look for those extra times to replace with increased time with the Lord and in the word. Minimize time spent on tv/social media, internet and the likes. Add to that, possibly getting up a little earlier in the morning and spending time with Him in the evening, if possible spend some of your lunch time in the word. Bottom line is that during your fast do look for ways to increase your time with the Lord in fellowship and in His word. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in the direction you are to go in during your time with Him. Be Blessed on your Journey!
I’ve looked through other questions and comments so not to double ask a question. Are you allowed to have unsweetened almond milk to cook with?
Hi Linda,
There are no scriptures in the Daniel Fast that specify the amount of food (portion size) or even number of times per day to eat during the fasting period. However, keep in mind that this is a fast and portion control and eating sensibly to be comfortably full is appropriate. So eating three “moderate” meals and two “small” snacks a day should be the goal. Be Blessed!
Yes, unsweetened additive free plant based milks such as almond is fine for recipes and cereal, just not for drinking. Be blessed!
Hi Wanda,
All plant based milks (almond, rice, soy, coconut, etc.) that are free of sweeteners and additives are allowed, but only for use in “recipes and on cereal” (just not as a beverage, water is the only drinking beverage allowed on the fast). Be Blessed!
Hi Gwen,
Both yellow and white grits are allowed. Just be sure to prepare them in a way using only ingredients that comply with the Daniel Fast. Be blessed!
Can steel cut oats be eaten on the Daniel Fast?
Hi Aria,
Yes, you are fine with steel cut oats (watch what goes on top)…. A great option for the Daniel Fast!
Hey! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group?
There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content.
Please let me know. Many thanks
Yes, you are welcome to share it. Please give the source as Susan Gregory, The Daniel Fast, Daniel-Fast.com
Be blessed!
Are smoothies allowed? If so, what would be the recipe. Thank you.
Hi Valora,
Yes, smoothies are allowed as a meal replacement and are very common today. I use them often. My favorite is to use frozen berries along with unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, pumpkin seed and walnuts. I also add some water to keep the consistency nice.
Be blessed
Hi again, I found the answer to my last question about nutritional yeast. What about using semolina flour? Thanks again
Hi Samantha,
Semolina is on the edge as it’s not always whole grain. You can find a full explanation here: http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/identifying-whole-grain-products
Be blessed on your fast!
I like something hot to drink in the morning or after my dinner, so would hot water with lemon be acceptable?
Hi Lynn,
Yes, and that’s exactly what I do in the morning. I’m a “coffee with Jesus” gal and like a hot cup of coffee during more morning quiet time. So during the fast, I drink hot water with lemon.
Be blessed!
Can you have tomato soup on a daniel fast?
Yes, tomato soup is fine on the fast just make sure the ingredients are free of sweeteners and additives. (I make my own Tomato soup: tomato paste, water, sometimes brown rice, seasonings and spices). Be Blessed!
I love this site it helps keep you encouraged in the Lord
Thanks, Angela.
Be blessed in all you do!
Ngozi
Complements of the season!
I intend to do a Daniel fast in January, and haven read all questions and responses, I want to know if I can still be taking my daily multivitamins and omega 3?
Yes, vitamins and allowed on the Daniel Fast.
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Can I drink ginger root infused water
Maybe. Is it still water? Or is it more of tea.
Be true to the fast. . . drinking just plain water is the best way to go.
As long as we are staying within the food restrictions, are we allowed to eat as we are hungry? Meals and snacks? Or should we limit to a say 2 or 3 meals a day?
Renee, We advise 3 moderate meals per day with 2 small snacks.
I am so excited to receive knowledge and guidance.
Would silk almond milk be fine? Or what brand do u use?
Yes, but read the list of ingredients to make sure it is free of sweeteners and chemicals. And unsweetened organic brand should do. I use Pacific brand.
Hello
I’m on day 5 of the Daniel Fast. And would like more ideals on meals.
Also is eating Dates and Orange Juice ok to have? Thank you for all your responses, they’re very helpful.
Hi Rose,
Dates are fine to eat. The only beverage on the Daniel Fast is water, so orange juice as a beverage is not allowed.
My Daniel Fast book has a whole collection of recipes along with a daily devotional and a complete background about the fast and how you can have a successful fasting experience.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1414334133/?tag=lacatt-20
Hi, are cellophane noodles allowed during the fast?
Hmmm! First time in the 30,000+ questions I’ve been asked on this site!
From what I can see about these noodles they would be allowed since they are made only of starch and water.
Thank you!!
Hi I was wondering if we are allowed to have mints while on the fast?
No, they have sweeteners and/or chemicals in them – at least I’ve yet to find any that are suitable for the fast.