Daniel Fast: Praying and Fasting for Spiritual Growth

21-Day Daniel Fast Meal Plan & Scriptures

Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God, increases our faith, and strengthens our prayer life. The Daniel Fast is a 21-day, biblically based partial fast that eliminates processed foods, meat, dairy, and sweeteners while focusing on plant-based, whole foods. Below, you’ll find a complete 21-day meal plan along with powerful scriptures to guide and encourage you during your fast.

What is the Daniel Fast?

The Daniel Fast is inspired by the prophet Daniel in the Bible. In Daniel 1:12, he and his companions refused the king’s rich food and instead ate vegetables and drank water. Later, in Daniel 10:2-3, Daniel mourned and fasted for 21 days, consuming no meat, wine, or delicacies.

This fast is not just about food—it is a spiritual journey of prayer, devotion, and drawing closer to God.

Daniel Fast Approved Foods

Fruits & Vegetables – Apples, bananas, berries, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.
Whole Grains – Brown rice, quinoa, oats, whole wheat products.
Legumes – Lentils, beans, chickpeas.
Nuts & Seeds – Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds.
Beverages – Water (herbal teas are also allowed).
Oils & Natural Seasonings – Olive oil, coconut oil, herbs, and spices.

21-Day Meal Plan

Week 1 – Focus on Surrender

Day 1: Oatmeal with bananas & nuts | Lentil soup | Quinoa salad (Matthew 6:33) – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Day 2: Smoothie (almond milk, berries, chia) | Sweet potato & black bean bowl | Stir-fried veggies (Jeremiah 29:13) – “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Day 3: Whole grain toast with avocado | Chickpea salad | Brown rice & steamed broccoli (Psalm 34:8) – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.”
Day 4: Fruit salad | Vegetable soup | Roasted cauliflower & quinoa (Isaiah 58:6) – “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?”
Day 5: Overnight oats | Hummus with veggies | Lentil curry (James 4:8) – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Day 6: Green smoothie | Stuffed bell peppers | Baked sweet potato (Psalm 42:1-2) – “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?”
Day 7: Almond butter on toast | Veggie stir-fry | Chickpea stew (Romans 12:2) – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Week 2 – Strengthen Your Prayer Life

Day 8: Chia pudding | Roasted vegetables with quinoa | Lentil tacos (Philippians 4:6-7) – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Day 9: Smoothie bowl | Cabbage stir-fry | Black bean chili (Psalm 46:10) – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Day 10: Fresh fruit with nuts | Baked potato with salsa | Lentil soup (Colossians 3:2) – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Day 11: Quinoa porridge | Kale & avocado salad | Brown rice with beans (Isaiah 26:3) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Day 12: Banana pancakes | Cucumber & tomato salad | Stuffed zucchini (Matthew 17:20) – “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Day 13: Nut butter toast | Roasted chickpeas | Grilled eggplant (Ephesians 6:10-11) – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Day 14: Berry smoothie | Carrot ginger soup | Lentil loaf (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) – “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Week 3 – Breakthrough & Spiritual Renewal

Day 15: Oatmeal with walnuts | Brown rice stir-fry | Chickpea curry (2 Chronicles 7:14) – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Day 16: Green smoothie | Quinoa & roasted vegetables | Spaghetti squash (Romans 8:28) – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
Day 17: Sweet potato hash | Black bean tacos | Steamed kale (Hebrews 12:11) – “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
Day 18: Almond butter banana toast | Lentil & spinach stew | Stir-fried bok choy (John 15:7) – “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
Day 19: Chia seed pudding | Veggie wrap | Stuffed bell peppers (Isaiah 40:31) – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Day 20: Fruit salad | Butternut squash soup | Baked zucchini fries (Psalm 37:5) – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.”
Day 21: Overnight oats | Roasted vegetable bowl | Lentil shepherd’s pie (Jeremiah 33:3) – “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

May God bless you as you embark on this journey!