Ramadan Iftar Ideas: Healthy and Nutritious Meals

Breaking your fast at iftar with the right foods is essential for maintaining energy and health throughout Ramadan. Here are nutritious and practical iftar ideas for Ramadan 2026.

The Sunnah Way to Break Your Fast

The Prophet (peace be upon him) broke his fast with fresh dates and water. If dates were not available, he would drink water. This practice provides quick natural sugars to replenish energy levels after a long day of fasting.

Healthy Iftar Meal Ideas

Light Starters

• Date and almond smoothie — Blend dates, milk, almonds, and a banana
• Lentil soup — Warm, nutritious, and easy to digest
• Fruit salad — Hydrating and vitamin-rich

Main Courses

• Grilled chicken with rice — Lean protein with complex carbs
• Vegetable biryani — Flavourful and filling
• Baked salmon with roasted vegetables — Omega-3 rich
• Chickpea and spinach curry — Iron and protein packed

Foods to Avoid at Iftar

• Excessively fried or oily foods
• Very salty snacks that increase thirst
• Large amounts of caffeine
• Sugary drinks and desserts as starters

While You Enjoy Iftar, Others Go Without

For just £1, you can provide a hot iftar meal to someone who would otherwise break their fast with nothing. Donate iftar meals and earn the reward of feeding the fasting.

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