Daniel Fast Snacks

Looking for Daniel Fast snacks and appetizers that are both satisfying and spiritually aligned? These healthy plant-based snack recipes are perfect for staying energized and nourished during and after your Daniel Fast.

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20 Favorite Daniel Fast Snacks and Appetizers
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20 Favorite Daniel Fast Snacks and Appetizers

Roasted Chickpeas

These tasty roasted chickpeas are one of our favorite healthy snacks. Packed with flavor and protein, this recipe is oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.

Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Sweet Potato Toast

This tasty and fun sweet potato toast is made in the air fryer. We're giving you three ways to enjoy this healthy breakfast. It's all vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, oil-free, and a meal prep favorite. This recipe makes 4 servings.

Sweet Potato Toast Recipe

Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips

These super simple one-ingredient oven-baked tortilla chips take less than 15 minutes to make. They're oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and vegan.

Oven Baked Tortilla Chips Recipe

A bowl of edamame hummus with a corn tortilla chip on the side.

Edamame Guacamole

This edamame guacamole combines creamy avocados with the vibrant flavor of edamame, adding a fresh and delicious spin to the classic dip. It pairs beautifully with our oven-baked tortilla chips.

Edamame Guacamole Recipe

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

These crispy air fryer smashed potatoes make the perfect snack or side dish. Dipped in hummus, they make a simple, tasty appetizer for your next party or movie night. They're easy to make, oil-free, and delicious!

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Indulge in these tasty tofu lettuce wraps. Full of protein, crunch, and zesty flavors, they make a perfect appetizer or meal. Oil-free and vegan.

Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

A plate of vegan jalapeno poppers with extra cashew cheese sauce on the side.

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Indulge in Vegan Jalapeño Poppers, a guilt-free appetizer with bold flavors and creamy filling. Perfect for any party!

Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Vegan Nachos

These simple vegan nachos will make you feel like you're back in high school, but without the junky processed cheese and oily chips. These nachos use our popular Vegan Cheese Sauce with Oven Baked Tortilla Chips and pickled jalapenos. Not only are these vegan nachos scrummy and nostalgic, but they're oil-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. #vegannachos #healthyveganrecipes #oilfree #nooil #wfpb #danielfastrecipes #glutenfree #soyfree

Vegan Nachos Recipe

Oil Free Refried Beans

Making these no-oil refried beans in the Instant Pot is so easy! If you want to use another method like stovetop or slow cooker, check out how to make dried beans for prepping dried beans and cooking times.

Oil Free Refried Beans Recipe

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Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Like a good hummus recipe, homemade guacamole unites people of different dietary patterns. Guacamole is simply mashed up avocados with aromatics like garlic and onion, with herbs, spices, and fresh lime. This guacamole recipe is delicious, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. It's gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.

Homemade Guacamole Recipe

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Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe

This super easy homemade salsa recipe is so quick and fresh that you'll find that the store-bought brand you had been buying will no longer cut it.

Easy Salsa Recipe

Black Eyed Peas Hummus

This irresistible black-eyed peas hummus is gluten-free, soy-free, no oil, and vegan.

Black Eyed Peas Hummus Recipe

Black Bean Hummus

This oil-free black bean hummus is creamy, flavorful, and zesty. With a blend of spices and the smooth richness of tahini, it’s a snack, appetizer, or spread that’s sure to impress.

Black Bean Hummus Recipe

Pumpkin Hummus

Try this delicious pumpkin hummus for a savory fall twist on a classic dip. Perfect for gatherings and healthy snacking. It's gluten-free, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free, and vegan.

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Butter Bean Hummus

Butter Bean Hummus is a velvety, protein-packed spread that’s a delightful twist on the traditional chickpea version. It's oil free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free and vegan.

Butter Bean Hummus Recipe

Garlic Hummus

This oil-free garlic hummus is for anyone who love garlic and hummus with a bit of kick. This delicious dip or spread goes beautifully with fresh and grilled veggies, like Grilled Eggplant with Hummus and Tomatoes, as well as crispy Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips.

Garlic Hummus Recipe

A bowl of kid-friendly no-bake energy bites.

Banana Nut Energy Bites

Try these banana nut energy bites for a healthy snack. Packed with nutrients, they are perfect for kids and busy parents.

Banana Nut Energy Bites Recipe

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Sweet and Sassy Jackfruit Salsa

You'll need a knife, cutting board, and mixing bowl.

Sweet Jackfruit Salsa Recipe

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Air Fryer Banana Chips

These savory air fryer banana chips are made with unripe green bananas. Pair this fast and easy one-ingredient snack with hummus or a big bowl of veggie chili. This chip is oil-free, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, and low-fat.

Savory Air Fryer Banana Chips

A bowl of French onion dip topped with fresh chopped herbs.

Vegan French Onion Dip

Savory, fast, easy, tasty, and healthy are the best words to describe this vegan French onion dip. This dairy-free onion dip is a winner! Enjoy this with our air fryer smashed potatoes or savory air fryer banana chips.

Vegan French Onion Dip Recipe

Other Simple Snacks

Raw veggies (check out our Daniel Fast-compliant Healthy Girl Dinner for inspiration)
Nuts and seeds
Sliced apples or pears with almond butter or sunflower seed butter
Fresh, in-season fruit
Air-popped popcorn, plain or with nutritional yeast (no oil)

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Daniel Fast FAQs

What are the rules for the Daniel Fast?

The Daniel Fast is a spiritual fast based on the experiences of the prophet Daniel in the Bible. It’s a partial fast that focuses on simple, whole plant foods while abstaining from indulgent or defiling foods (see Daniel 1:8-16 and Daniel 10:2-3). This means that animal-based foods, sweeteners, alcohol, caffeine, and highly processed foods are avoided during the fast. Learn more about the Daniel Fast.

What are the hours of the Daniel Fast?

The Daniel Fast is not based on specific hours of the day like intermittent fasting. Instead, it’s a spiritual fast that lasts for a set number of days (usually 21 or 28 days) and involves abstaining from certain foods rather than restricting eating to certain times.

Are eggs allowed on the Daniel Fast?

No, eggs are not allowed on the Daniel Fast. Additionally, products containing eggs, such as store-bought mayonnaise, are not included in the Daniel Fast. Check out this article to learn more about eggs and the Daniel Fast.

Is coffee okay on the Daniel Fast?

No, coffee is not allowed on the Daniel Fast. Coffee, even decaffeinated coffee, has some caffeine and is not a part of the Daniel Fast. Instead, opted for a Daniel Fast-compliant Golden Latte or Pumpkin Spice Milk Latte.

Are potatoes allowed on the Daniel Fast?

Yes, potatoes are allowed on the Daniel Fast. However, fried or processed potatoes like potato chips and deep-fried French fries are not included in the fast. Oil-free, unprocessed recipes, like our Curry-Spiced Mushroom Potato Soup, are permissible. Learn more about potatoes and the Daniel Fast.