Intermittent Fasting and Coffee: What’s Allowed?

Coffee is one of the most common questions in fasting. The good news: black coffee is allowed and even helps suppress hunger.

Safe During the Fast

• Black coffee
• Plain unsweetened tea
• Water

What Breaks the Fast

• Milk, cream, sugar
• Flavored syrups
• Bulletproof coffee (contains fat calories)

Best Practices

Enjoy your coffee plain during the fast, then add milk or other extras after your eating window opens.

Stay consistent with your fasting schedule using our free fasting timer.