Meal prepping for the Daniel Fast can make sticking to your spiritual and health goals easier while saving you time throughout the week. With these Daniel Fast meal prep recipes, you'll enjoy a variety of nutrient-dense, plant-based dishes that keep you energized and focused. Whether you're new to the fast or a seasoned participant, these simple and delicious recipes will help you stay organized, nourished, and on track. We've published over 200 Daniel Fast recipes on this blog. Below are some of our favorite Daniel Fast recipes for meal prep.
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Craving the cozy flavors of carrot cake for breakfast? This gluten-free Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal is a delicious, wholesome way to start your day! Itโs naturally sweetened, Daniel Fast-friendly, and incredibly easy to make. Check it out!
Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Lemon blueberry overnight oats are straight-up delicious! Made with whole plant food ingredients and bursting with lemony blueberry goodness, this healthy vegan recipe will become a staple in your meal prep rotation. It's also gluten-free, fiber-rich, and has no added sugar.
Peach Overnight Oats
Peach overnight oats are not only a tasty breakfast option but also a time-saver. This healthy vegan peach overnight oats recipe is a great way to kickstart your day. They're gluten-free and have no added sugar.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are a Daniel Fast meal prep staple! The sweet, crisp apple pairs beautifully with chewy oats, plump juicy raisins, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnut topping. Overnight oats are a quick, easy, and perfect grab-and-go breakfast for work, school, or traveling. This recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, and has no added sugar.
Hearty Breakfast Burritos
This stick-to-your-ribs hearty breakfast burrito is satisfying and full of flavor but won't leave you feeling sluggish. Made with black beans, potatoes, and veggies, this hot breakfast option is oil-free, soy-free, and nut-free. These burritos are also freezer-friendly, making them a great meal prep option for a fast, tasty, on-the-go breakfast.
Flourless Blueberry Millet Muffins
Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like millet and bursting with juicy blueberries, these blueberry millet muffins make for a guilt-free snack or breakfast option. Whether youโre on the Daniel Fast, gluten-free, or just craving something naturally sweet, these muffins deliver flavor without compromising on health. Ready to indulge in something that tastes amazing and nourishes your body?
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These Apple Cinnamon Muffins are bursting with warm cinnamon spice and chunks of juicy apples. Theyโre a nourishing snack or light breakfast option that fits into your Daniel Fast or any clean-eating plan. Flourless, vegan, and naturally sweetened, these muffins are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to whip up. Ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of apple and cinnamon?
Sweet Potato Toast
Looking for a fun, healthy twist on your morning toast? This Sweet Potato Toast is a game-changer! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with nutrients, these toasts make a perfect base for your favorite savory or sweet toppings. Whether youโre sticking to the Daniel Fast or simply want to switch up your breakfast routine, sweet potato toast is an easy, wholesome option thatโs as delicious as it is versatile. Ready to toast to something new? Letโs get started!
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
These Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars are your go-to snack or breakfast! Made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and whole grain oats, theyโre naturally sweetened and Daniel Fast-approved. Whether you need an energy boost or just want a guilt-free indulgence, these bars are packed with flavor and nutrients. Ready to enjoy a cozy bite in every bar? Letโs bake up something delicious!
Ancient Grains Bowl
This ancient grains bowl is a prebiotic powerhouse! It provides a satisfying and tasty base for both a sweet, fruit-focused porridge and a savory veggie and bean-based breakfast bowl. This Daniel Fast-approved recipe has a gluten-free option and is a meal prep favorite.
Cherry Quinoa Breakfast Bake
This deliciously healthy vegan quinoa breakfast bake has a wonderful sweet and tart flavor from the cherries, dates, ginger, and lemon (or orange) zest. It's gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and great for meal prep.
Asian Salad in a Jar
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Asian Salad in a Jarโfresh, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavors, all in a convenient, portable package! This Daniel Fast meal prep favorite is delicious, filling, healthy, and gluten-free.
Southwestern Salad in a Jar
This Southwestern Salad in a Jar has changed the meal prep game, yโall! Gone are the days of not having healthy options on the go and preparing salads in one container ahead of time, only to find it wilted, soggy, and discolored. This tasty Daniel Fast meal prep favorite is oil-free, gluten-free, and soy-free.
Vegan Chickpea Salad
Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal thatโs packed with plant-based protein? This Vegan Chickpea Salad is the perfect solution! Loaded with crunchy veggies, creamy tahini, and zesty flavors, itโs a satisfying dish thatโs perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Whether youโre following the Daniel Fast or just want a nutritious and flavorful salad, this chickpea salad delivers on taste and nourishment. Ready to whip up a bowl of goodness?
Curry Tofu Salad
If you like the taste of curry and egg salad but want a vegan version, this curry tofu salad is it. This easy one-bowl, 10-minute savory and satisfying salad goes wonderfully on a bed of leafy salad greens.
Chickpea Tuna Salad
Not to be mistaken for the Vegan Chickpea Salad above, this Chickpea Tuna Salad is a Daniel Fast-approved equivalent to a traditional tuna salad. This healthy vegan chickpea tuna salad is an easy, delicious, and fast meal prep recipe. It's gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free and takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Check it out!
Vegan Crab Cakes
Looking for a seafood-inspired dish without the fish? These Daniel Fast-approved Vegan Crab Cakes are the perfect solution! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with bold flavors, these plant-based cakes offer all the coastal vibesโminus the crab. Made with wholesome, gluten-free ingredients and seasoned to perfection, they deliver a deliciously satisfying bite thatโll leave you wanting more. This vegan take on a classic dish will transport you straight to the seaside.
Butter Bean Stew
Looking for a cozy, comforting meal that's both hearty and plant-based? This Butter Bean Stew is loaded with rich flavors, wholesome veggies, and protein-packed beans, making it the perfect go-to for a satisfying Daniel Fast dinner and beyond! It's gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, oil-free, low-fat, high-protein, and a meal prep favorite.
White Bean Chili
This Vegan White Bean Chili is packed with bold flavors, creamy beans, and nutritious veggiesโperfect for a cozy, satisfying meal any day of the week! It's gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, low-fat, and a meal-prep favorite.
Miso Chickpea and Mushroom Stew
This delicious vegan miso chickpea and mushroom stew is bursting with umami goodness from the miso. Packed with nutrient density, this easy, one-pot chickpea stew is oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, low-fat, and loaded with healthy plant protein. It takes less than 30 minutes to whip up! Perfect for the Daniel Fast.
Curried Butter Beans
These creamy curried butter beans are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. The comforting spices in this Indian butter beans recipe will make you want to go back for seconds. It's gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, oil-free, low-fat, vegan, and a Daniel Fast meal prep favorite. Let's cook!
Split Mung Beans
Looking for a hearty, protein-packed dish thatโs both nourishing and simple to make? These Split Mung Beans are the perfect addition to your Daniel Fast meal plan or any plant-based diet! Loaded with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, this flavorful dish is perfectly seasoned and easy to customize with your favorite veggies. Whether youโre meal-prepping or looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, split mung beans will fuel your body and soul.
Peanut Butter Greens
Muriwo Unedovi, sometimes called peanut butter greens, is a traditional Zimbabwe dish that combines a leafy green veggie of your choosing and a peanut butter sauce. This Daniel Fast-approved African-style greens in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce dish will ignite your taste buds. It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. Enjoy on it's own or make it into a grain bowl.
Mushroom Barley Soup
Craving a comforting, wholesome meal thatโs bursting with earthy flavors? This Mushroom Barley Soup is a perfect blend of tender mushrooms, chewy barley, and savory seasoningsโideal for cozy nights or a satisfying lunch. Not only is it packed with nutrients, but it's also Daniel Fast-approved and completely plant-based. This hearty soup will nourish you from the inside out, leaving you warm, full, and ready for more. Ready to ladle up a bowl of deliciousness?
Curry Spiced Mushroom Potato Soup
Warm up with a bowl of bold and comforting flavors! This Curry-Spiced Mushroom Potato Soup combines earthy mushrooms, hearty potatoes, and aromatic spices for a rich, plant-based dish thatโs sure to satisfy. Perfect for the Daniel Fast or any clean-eating plan, this soup is a delicious way to spice up your meal routine with minimal effort. Ready to cozy up with a bowl of this flavorful goodness? Check it out!
Air Fryer Falafel
With 10 key ingredients, this delicious air fryer falafel is OIL-FREE and easy to prepare. They're crispy on the outside and soft inside. These vegan and gluten-free balls of deliciousness can be used on a salad, on a Daniel Fast-approved Mediterranean pizza, wrap, or as a snack dipped in hummus or tahini lemon sauce. Yum! This falafel recipe can be baked in the oven if you don't have an air fryer.
Sweet and Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
This sweet and smoky black-eyed peas and collard greens meal is a soul food favorite. The sweetness from the dates and smokiness from the smoked paprika and chipotle chili powder hit the taste buds in all the right places. Whether you're doing the Daniel Fast or want a healthy meal, this dish is a meal-prep favorite. It's also gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and oil-free.
Cuban Black Beans
Easy Cuban Black Beans are made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot with only five ingredients. This recipe only takes about 5 minutes to prepare, but then you set it and forget it. These Cuban black beans are oil-free, vegan, and a meal-prep favorite!
Veggie Chili
This Veggie Chili is a go-to fav that I'll eat no matter what the weather is doing outside. Not only is it Daniel Fast-approved, but it's loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients. This dish is gluten-free, oil-free, and soy-free, and a meal prep favorite!
Red Lentil Dal
This Red Lentil Dal recipe is Daniel Fast-approved and super easy to pull together. It's great on its own or over rice. Wilt a handful of baby spinach if you want to take it up a notch. But you can't go wrong with this dish. It's loaded with protein, fiber, iron, and zinc. Check out this meal prep favorite!
Lentil Soup
This Mediterranean lentil soup will become one of your go-to favorite recipes for the Daniel Fast and beyond. Enjoy this nutrient-packed carrot and lentil soup with a baked sweet potato or side salad, and you're all set! This delicious and healthy soup is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and low-fat. It's also great for meal prep.
North African Chickpea Soup
This one-pot North African Chickpea Soup has become my family's new "go-to" meal even beyond the Daniel Fast. It packs a good amount of flavor, checks the boxes on nutritional density, is satisfying, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It's vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and delicious!
White Bean Kale Soup
Craving a warm, nourishing bowl of comfort? This White Bean Kale Soup is exactly what you need! Packed with tender white beans, nutrient-rich kale, and flavorful herbs, this hearty soup is a delicious way to fuel your body. Perfect for the Daniel Fast or any plant-based meal plan, it's easy to make, wholesome, and loaded with immune-boosting ingredients. Whether you're meal prepping or enjoying a cozy night in, this soup will keep you satisfied and energized. Ready to ladle up some goodness? Check this one out!
Incorporating these Daniel Fast meal prep ideas into your routine can make your spiritual journey more fulfilling and stress-free. By planning ahead and preparing nourishing, plant-based meals, youโll not only save time but also ensure you stay aligned with the principles of the fast. Whether you're cooking in batches or enjoying fresh and vibrant meals every day, these recipes will provide the fuel you need to stay energized and focused on your spiritual goals. Embrace the simplicity, and let meal prep be a tool to enhance both your health and faith during this special time.
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