Suhoor Meal Ideas: What to Eat Before Fasting

Suhoor — the pre-dawn meal — is your fuel for the fasting day ahead. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Eat Suhoor, for in Suhoor there is blessing." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Best Foods for Suhoor

Slow-Release Carbohydrates

• Oats/porridge — Keeps you full for hours
• Wholemeal bread — Sustained energy release
• Brown rice — Complex carbs for lasting energy

Protein Sources

• Eggs — Scrambled, boiled, or as an omelette
• Greek yoghurt — High protein with probiotics
• Cheese — Filling and protein-rich
• Nut butter — Healthy fats and protein

Hydrating Foods

• Watermelon and cucumber — High water content
• Smoothies — Combine fruit, milk, and dates
• Soups — Warm and hydrating

Quick Suhoor Ideas (Under 10 Minutes)

1. Overnight oats — Prepared the night before with milk, chia seeds, dates, and nuts
2. Avocado toast with eggs — Quick, filling, and nutritious
3. Banana and peanut butter wrap — Energy-dense and portable
4. Date and almond smoothie — Blend dates, milk, almonds, and banana

Foods to Avoid at Suhoor

• Very salty foods (increase thirst during fasting)
• Sugary cereals (cause energy crashes)
• Caffeine in excess (dehydrating)
• Very spicy foods (can cause digestive discomfort)

While You Eat Suhoor, Others Have Nothing

Many families around the world have no food for Suhoor or Iftar. A £30 food pack feeds a family for the entire month.

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