Will Sugar Break a Fast?

Added ingredients could reduce fasting benefits
Although coffee alone isn't likely to break your fast, added ingredients could. Loading up your cup with high-calorie additives like milk and sugar can disrupt intermittent fasting, limiting the benefits of this dietary pattern.

Can you break fast with sugar?

Toward the end of your fast, you might want to introduce small portions of foods that are more easily digested, so you don't overwhelm your digestive system. Breaking your fast with foods that are especially high in fat, sugar, or even fiber can be difficult for your body to digest, leading to bloating and discomfort.

What sugar does not break fast?

Unlikely to break your fast

Stevia is a type of natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana. It tastes up to 300 times sweeter than regular sugar but contains no calories or carbs ( 1 ).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.