18 Break-the-Fast Menu Ideas

You want to feature simple and satisfying foods that will comfort and satiate. Find your favorite cinnamon-y baked goods, fresh breads and soups, and cheesy carbs.

Whether you’re baking something special, or simply want filling and nourishing foods your family will enjoy, one of these ideas might be just the item you’re looking for to include on your menu.

If you want tips for balancing the healthy dishes and treats well while avoiding that overstuffed feeling, see this post on Tips for an Easy Fast and Healthy Break-the-Fast.

Want to add a refreshing salad? It’s a great idea to round out the menu. See our picks here.

Cinnamony baked goods especially get our family looking forward to sitting around the table after a fast day, hoping for sweeter times and geulah.

Cinnamon Sticks

A quicker version of cinnamon buns with no filling. Works for a crowd, too.

The Best Dairy Cinnamon Buns

If you’re down with steps and simply want the best version.

No-Mixer Cinnamon Buns (Pareve)

A pareve, quicker version to get your post-fast cinnamon bun fix.

Dairy Kokosh Cake

Dairy, buttery, and oozing with chocolate.

Now for the real food. Freshly baked bread tops the list, especially when it’s topped with healthy fats and protein, or paired with a nourishing, satiating soup. For more soups, see our picks here.

Cookie Corner Avocado Toast

The perfect finish to your freshly baked bread.

How to Poach an Eggs

The perfect item on top of your toast.

Fresh Bread, Fast

We chose these spelt rolls (an early BCP fav!) because it’s quick to rise and bake and are a great option if you didn’t plan ahead but still want fresh bread.

No Knead Artisanal Bread - sliced on a cutting board with a black hast bread knife - one slice topped with soft cheese, herbs and olives. soft cheese plus herbs and olives in bowls

5 Minute No Need Artisanal Bread

If you’re not a sourdough baker but still want artisan bread (needs to be prepped from the day before).

Onion Soup

Sina’s version is pareve, but you can easily upgrade this to a dairy version but swapping olive oil for butter and adding your cheesy crostini on top.

The Diced Veggie Soup

Our go-to for a basic vegetable soup, but better.

White Soup

If you’re looking for a creamy potato soup that’s just a little lighter, this version, which uses leeks, Japanese sweet potatoes, and cauliflower is velvety and delicious.

We know the health experts say that we should be getting lots of hydration and proteins after a fast, many simply enjoy those comforting cards, especially when there’s cheese involved.

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