What I’m Eating For Iftar & Suhoor This Ramadan
Published Feb 14, 2026
Check out my list of my favorite Ramadan recipes to make during this month. It includes the most popular iftar dishes and suhoor recipes!
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Ramadan in my kitchen usually means I fall back on the same meals every year. Not because I have to, but because they’re the Ramadan recipes that work. They’re filling enough after a long day of fasting, practical enough to prep ahead, and familiar enough that everyone actually looks forward to them.
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30 Ramadan Recipes
This roundup pulls together 15 iftar recipes and 15 suhoor recipes that I personally make during Ramadan. Some are comforting and traditional, some are quick and simple for early mornings, but all of them are dishes I’ve cooked more than once and know hold up. It’s basically what my real Ramadan rotation looks like in one place.
Suhoor Ramadan Recipes
Ejjeh {Lebanese Omelette}
Easy Overnight Oats
Breakfast Strata
Protein Baked Oats
Ground Beef and Eggs
Shakshuka Recipe
Zaatar Manakeesh
Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese Recipe
Savory Oatmeal Recipe
Egg White Bites Recipe
Mediterranean Egg Wrap
Date Shake
Cheese Fatayer
Protein Muffin Recipe
Ful Medames
Iftar Ramadan Recipes
Shish Tawook
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup
Lebanese Meat Pies
Roasted Za’atar Chicken
Arayes
Peas and Carrots Stew
Lebanese Spinach Stew
Lebanese Chicken Fatteh
Lebanese Mujadara Recipe
Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
Lebanese Chicken and Rice Recipe
Beef Kafta
Samke Harra (Spicy Fish)
Falafel Recipe
Tips for Making Ramadan Recipes
- Have well-balanced meals. Make sure each of the two meals includes complex carbs, high-fiber food, and protein-rich foods. These well-balanced meals will help you replenish your energy.
- Cut down on processed foods and those with refined carbs such as sugar and white flour. They don’t have many nutrients and will not give you the energy and nutrition your body is craving.
- Cook in batches. Soups, stews, and rice dishes reheat beautifully. Make larger portions so you have leftovers for the next day or can freeze extras for later in the month.
- Prep the night before. Suhoor comes early, so set yourself up for success by prepping the evening before. Assemble overnight oats, wash and cut fruit, boil eggs, portion smoothies, or set the table ahead of time. Even marinating proteins or chopping vegetables for iftar can make the next day feel much smoother.
FAQs
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this holy month, Muslims fast and abstain from food and water during sunlight hours. We do this every day for 30 days.
Fasting helps to cleanse the soul, teaches self-discipline and empathy for those less fortunate, and encourages acts of generosity. There’s so much more on this topic online. And I can provide more amazing resources if anyone’s interested. But today, I want to focus on the health aspects and delicious Ramadan recipes.
There is no one “best” food for iftar, as everyone’s tastes and preferences vary. However, some good options include fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats. My go-to recipes are peas and carrot stew, mujadara, beef kafta, and fattoush salad.
You can eat your normal diet for iftar, but it’s important to make sure your meals are healthy and balanced. Try to avoid eating processed, convenience foods with little nutritional value. If you’re craving sweets, opt for homemade desserts made with healthy ingredients. If you’re craving salty, load up on hummus and pita chips. Things that are high in sugar and unhealthy fats should be consumed in moderation.
Suhoor is typically a light meal, so try to avoid eating heavy foods that will weigh you down throughout the day. You want to eat something that is going to keep you satiated but not make you feel bloated or sluggish. My favorite suhoor recipes are overnight oats that I mentioned above. You may also want to consider drinking a balanced shake or smoothie to help keep you energized throughout the day.
What happens if you eat food or drink water during Ramadan?
Ramadan is all about intentions, and it’s a personal commitment you make to yourself. If you eat or drink by mistake, you can resume with your fast as intended. If you are tired and can no longer continue the fast, it’s best to put your health first and break the fast before sunset with some food and water and try again tomorrow.
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thank you so much! you made my ramadan meals to do a hassle free. Jazakallah Khair
So glad to hear!
Thank you so much Yumna for this colossal work!!! Definitely pinning this, bookmarking, sending to myself on Whatsapp and everything, to go back to it whenever I need!
Aww thanks so much!!
Hi Yumna,
Thank you so much for all this delicious, watering and healthy recipes for ramadan, I am so grateful that I can make this yummy food for my family.
You are Awesome , so are your recipes!!!.
Thank you,
Nuria
You are so very welcome!
Ramadan Mubarak
All amazing recipes weeds tell you more thanks. for everything.
شكرًا جزيلًا
Ramadan Mubarak
Thank you so much!
Ramadan Mubarak
Thank you.. the recipes are amazing and easy especially for Suhoor
I love it
شكرا جزيلا
Ramadan Mubarak! Thank you so much!
Asalaamu alaikum. This is an amazing resource! I would love a PDF version broken down into the same sections you have, something easy to print and refer to without needing a device. It could be a new e-mail sign-up funnel during this time 😉 may Allah reward you for all of the time and effort you’ve put into this. Ramadan Mubarak!
I love this! Great suggestion! I am going to put this on my plan for next year, so it’s ready to go. Ramadan Mubarak! Thank you so much!
I am from Bangladesh and I feel that When all my family members seating together for ifter make my ifter the best!!!
I love that!
Jazaki Allah khair…thank you for sharing ☪️😘
Thank you! Happy to have shared!
Thank you for this very informative site. I find myself now with a majority of my closest friends are Muslim (Afghan, Pakistani, Indian and Fijian) so it is good for me to have recipes that I know they can eat and might even like for tea! I have no idea how my friend mix changed like this but it is great to be able to explore their cultures through food.
You’re so welcome! Glad you found this to be helpful!
Thank you. Will definitely be trying these out.
You’re so welcome! Hope you enjoy!
If I want to try most of the dishes, I’m already taking time to make them ha ha ha ha. Ramadam mubarak!
Hope you enjoy them! Ramadan Mubarak!!
This is amazing , thanks for the amazing easy to use website, the recipes is healthy and easy to apply. You made my life easy.
Thanks a lot.
My Allah bless you.
Thank you! I’m so glad you found it that!
I had been enjoying many of your recipes all Ramadan and I kinda miss them now :p I live in Dubai and I am already connected to Arab dishes. Your blog helped me make them at home. Thank you
Awww, I’m so glad to hear that. I hope you continue to make some of these recipes even now after Ramadan is done.
This was really helpful. Thank you for sharing.
Super helpful! Need all the meal inspiration this month!
Nice
Making some stuffed grape leaves for Iftar tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
So glad to hear it!! Hope you enjoy it. Ramadan Mubarek!
i am from Albania thank you for these and easy fasting. also thanks for your daily instagram posts
Aww thank you so much!!
Thank you so much. I’m from South Africa and love to how different cultures all over the world live their lives. Recipes healthy and yummy
So glad to hear you enjoyed this! Thank you for sharing!!
Hey, this article was truly helpful. Can you make a recipe for a Dates Drink or Smoothie that would be really cool. Thank you again.
Thanks so much! And I actually have a bunch of smoothie recipes that you can check out under beverages. Anything that has bananas can be replaced with dates! But I will create a special date shake recipe!
Thank you thank you thank YOU!!!!!! I LOVE Lebanese food and I try to stay healthy by counting my calories and I’ve been searching for replacements than the usual oily dishes khaleeji style lol so you just helped me lots!
Ramadan Mubarak?✨
I’m so happy to hear that! I hope you enjoy the recipes and Ramadan Kareem to you and your family!
So happy to find this article. Ramadan in Indonesia is usually a whole month of sugary treats and sweet dishes. I try to stick to healthy menus during Ramadan but by the 15th I am always out of ideas (lol!) so this is very helpful for me. Thank you so much, Yumna.
Happy Ramadan to you and your family!
H Lully, I’m so glad to hear that you found this article helpful! I’ll actually be adding more great Ramadan recipes throughout the month, so stay tuned! Happy Ramadan!
Really interesting article !!! I’ll definitely try a lot of the receipt that you proposed !
And I learned a lot of things about Ramadan (even though I’m Muslim ??♀️)
Ramadan Mubarak !
Thanks so much and I’m really glad you found it educational! Ramadan Mubarek!
Ramadan Mubarak Yumna to you and the family from Australia.
I tried adding my email to your mailing list not sure if its just for USA or international but it wont add me! 🙁
Ramadan Mubarek to you too! Can you send me a screenshot of the error message you’re getting? It should allow everyone to sign up!
Incredible! I’ll be trying most if not all of these. Ramadan Mubarak
Yay! So happy to hear that! Happy Ramadan!