21 Delicious Recipes to Kickstart Your Daniel Fast (2024)

Green Power Mojito Smoothie

This green smoothie is a wonderfully bright way to begin your day. Allrecipes member FreeFa11 says this tart, satisfying, and delicious smoothie disguises healthy greens with a taste similar to a mojito. Sign us up!

Cranberry-Orange Spiced Oatmeal

This oatmeal recipe boasts a delicious blend of spices, including anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric and ginger. Coarsely chopped almonds can be sprinkled on top for an additional protein boost.

Coconut Date Bars

An easy grab-and-go option for busy mornings. This no-bake recipe is perfect for those with an active lifestyle. "I just stuck everything in my Nutribullet and voila!" says reviewer Shayda.

Ethiopian Cabbage Dish

This sweet and spicy dish shows that a Daniel Fast can be incredibly flavorful! Also known as tikil gomen, the cabbage and potato mixture is seasoned with warming spices, like turmeric and cumin.

g'Oatmeal

It's oatmeal, peanut butter and other goodness baked in a muffin tin for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. Choose all-natural peanut butter to dodge added sugars and skip the honey until after the fast.

Anna's Scrambled Tofu

Here's the closest texture and flavor to scrambled eggs while you're foregoing them. Add spinach, mushrooms, peanuts, or cashews as topping, and serve over quinoa or brown rice.

All-Fruit Smoothies

Smooth, frosty, and dairy-free. Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for a protein boost. The best part is having a delicious smoothie in under 10 minutes!

Refreshing Sweet and Spicy Jicama Salad (Vegan)

Light, crisp, crunchy, and spicy—this energizing salad has got it all. The recipe yields a large amount, making it perfect for meal prepping ahead of a busy week.

Guacamole Salad

Fresh avocado, tomato, cucumber, and corn are tossed together to make a deliciously filling salad. Give the tomatoes, corn, avocado, lime juice, and spices time to mingle and marinate.

Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas

Choose whole-grain tortillas to stay true to the fast. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy element while staying dairy-free. "My husband who is a meat-and-cheese lover even raved about this recipe," says Jenn in Tennessee. "We will definitely be making this again."

Roasted Chickpeas

Oven-roasted garbanzo beans are an easy, addictive, and healthy snack while on the Daniel Fast. Tip: Keep a can of chickpeas in your pantry so you always have a quick snack to make when hunger strikes.

Protein-Packed Spicy Vegan Quinoa with Edamame

Easy to make, hearty, and oh-so satisfying. Use quinoa as a post-workout meal to refuel. Full of delicious veggies with a kick to satisfy the spicy-food lovers out there.

Vegan Black Bean Soup

As good as any served in a restaurant and just right for your Thermos. "Super easy—I threw everything in the crock pot," says reviewer Kelly. "It was the perfect dinner to come home to on a cold night."

Cilantro Edamame Hummus

This bright and creamy snack pairs well with corn chips, carrots, or any food you deem dip-worthy! Easy to make and ready in 15 minutes.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

So creamy, it's hard to believe it's dairy-free. You'll only need 5 ingredients to create this luscious soup. Simply broil cauliflower, add to pot, and use your immersion blender to pull everything together.

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

Pile this tasty meal atop brown rice and you're good to good. Here's a good how-to on how to make super easy weeknight stir-fry with whatever might be in your fridge. And if you're not sure how to cook brown rice, you can always buy frozen packs of it at your local grocer.

Traditional Style Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Comfort food galore for a cold winter's night. This recipe is proof that vegan doesn't equal blandness. "Even my five year old son didn't say a word about all the veggies in it and finished his whole plate," says reviewer iammakingdinner.

Spicy Vegan Potato Curry

Recipe creator MeganLee says the abundant spices make this better than any restaurant curry she's tasted. Replace the white rice with brown, or just enjoy this hearty curry on its own.

Hearty Vegan Slow-Cooker Chili

Make a big pot of this goodness and it will last you through the week. Lots of fresh ingredients translates to remarkable flavor. This chili can be served atop a baked potato, or enjoyed as is.

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Omit the cheese and sour cream and use whole-grain tortillas until your fast is over. Make several burritos, wrap individually, and freeze to stockpile this quick, yummy weekday meal.

Vegan Bean Taco Filling

For those nights when you just HAVE to have tacos, turn to this! Serve with corn or whole-grain tortillas. Reviewer MissQt81 says, "I'm doing a 21 day fast with my church so I've been looking for some yummy meals and I've found it."

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