Ramadan High-Protein Suhoor & Iftar Guide (Canada)
This Ramadan, eating well during the short hours between iftar and suhoor is what carries you through the fasting day. This guide gathers our in-stock picks for a sustained-energy pre-dawn meal (suhoor), for staying hydrated, and for easy high-protein options to break your fast at iftar — all shipped same-day across Canada from our Montreal store. Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 18, 2026 (the exact date depends on the moon sighting). Our starting points: PEScience Select Protein or ALLMAX CaseinFX for a slow-release suhoor, Nuun Sport electrolyte tablets for hydration, and the ready-to-drink PEScience Select Protein Shake for an effortless iftar. Every product below is in stock and priced per the unit named in its title.
A note before we start: this page is general food and lifestyle information for people who choose to fast — it is not medical or nutritional advice, and fasting is a personal decision. If you are pregnant or nursing, managing a health condition, or unsure whether fasting is right for you, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional or your imam. Everything here is simply about eating and drinking well within your own routine.
Top picks (in stock)
- PEScience Select Protein (27 servings) — PEScience. $75.99. A whey + casein blend that gives a fast-and-slow protein release from one scoop — 24 g protein for only ~110–120 calories. Ideal stirred into a pre-dawn shake or oats.
- ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs) — Allmax Nutrition. $59.99. 100% micellar casein — the classic slow-digesting protein. It clots in the stomach and releases amino acids gradually over several hours, and it is thick and filling, which many people like for a long fasting day.
- PEScience Select Protein4Oats (12 servings) — PEScience. $24.99. Made to stir straight into oatmeal: 15 g protein and only ~2 g sugar per scoop turns a bowl of oats into a roughly 20 g-protein, ~230-calorie suhoor that keeps you full.
- Applied Nutrition GF Cream Of Rice (1kg) — Applied Nutrition. $24.99. A smooth, slow-release carbohydrate base — about 24 g of gentle carbs per 30 g serving. A warm, easy suhoor porridge to pair with a protein scoop for steady morning energy.
- Nuun Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets (10 servings) — Nuun Sport. $18.99. A drop-in tablet that fizzes into a light, low-sugar electrolyte drink — 300 mg sodium and 150 mg potassium per tablet, ~1 g sugar. Easy to add to your water at suhoor or iftar.
- BioSteel Hydration Mix (Individual Packets) — Biosteel. $26.99. Zero-sugar, grab-and-go single-serve packets with five essential electrolytes plus a B-vitamin blend — just 5 calories a packet. Toss a few in your bag for iftar on the go.
- SIIP Electrolyte Hydration Powder with Aminos & BCAAs — Sugar-Free (30 servings) — SIIP Drink. $44.99. A concentrated, all-in-one mix: high-dose electrolytes plus 2 g BCAAs, glutamine, taurine and a vitamin stack — 0 sugar, 0 calories. A thorough option for the hours between iftar and suhoor.
- Select GF Protein Shake - RTD — PEScience. $5.49. A ready-to-drink bottle — 25 g protein, 0 g sugar, no blender needed. The simplest way to get protein in the moment you break your fast, before a fuller iftar meal.
- Believe Supplements Protein Refresher — Clear Juice Whey Isolate (25 servings) — Believe Supplements. $74.99. A Quebec-made clear, juice-style isolate: 21 g protein, just 90 calories, no added sugar. Light and refreshing served cold — a gentle way to take protein when a thick shake feels like too much after a fast.
- Nuts 'n More Protein Peanut Butter — Nuts 'n More. $22.99. A high-protein peanut butter — about 12 g protein per 2-tablespoon serving. Spread it on a date or a slice of toast at iftar for protein plus healthy fats.
- PB2 GF Powdered Peanut Butter (6.5 oz) — PB2. $14.99. Powdered peanut butter with about 90% less fat than regular — ~60 calories and 6 g protein per 2 tbsp. Stir into oats or yogurt, or mix with water as a light dip for dates.
- Barebells Protein Bar (1 bar) — Barebells. $3.99. A no-added-sugar, candy-bar-style protein bar — about 20 g protein and only ~1–2 g sugar. No-cook and travel-friendly for suhoor on a busy morning or a snack at the mosque.
- Grenade GF Carb Killa Protein Bar (1 Bar) — Grenade. $4.35. A chocolate-coated, triple-layer bar with ~20–21 g protein and under 2 g sugar. Satisfying like a treat, easy to keep in a bag or glovebox for the drive home after taraweeh.
- ProBites Protein Balls (1 pack of 2 bites) — ProBites. $5.99. Soft, refrigerated protein balls — about 18 g protein per bite, no added sugar. A quick, no-cook bite to pair with dates at iftar or tuck into a lunchbox for suhoor.
Suhoor: a pre-dawn meal built to last
Suhoor is the meal you eat before dawn, and the goal is simple: feel satisfied for as long as possible. Many people find that pairing a slow-digesting protein with a slow-release carbohydrate helps. ALLMAX CaseinFX is a pure micellar casein — it forms a soft gel in the stomach and releases amino acids gradually over several hours, which is exactly why casein is a popular pre-fast choice. If you would rather have one do-everything tub, PEScience Select Protein blends whey and casein for both a quick and a longer-lasting release from a single scoop. To build the carbohydrate side of the plate, Applied Nutrition Cream of Rice cooks into a smooth, gentle porridge, and PEScience Select Protein4Oats stirs straight into oatmeal to turn a plain bowl of oats into a roughly 20 g-protein breakfast. Overnight oats made the night before — oats, milk or yogurt, a scoop of protein and a spoon of nut butter — are a no-cook suhoor you can pull from the fridge half-asleep. For more on slow proteins, see our guide to the best casein & night-time protein in Canada.
Hydration & electrolytes for fasting
When you are not drinking water during daylight, the hours between iftar and suhoor are when hydration happens. Plain water is the foundation; electrolytes — sodium, potassium, magnesium — can help your body hold onto the fluid you drink rather than passing it straight through. Nuun Sport tablets drop into a glass for a light, low-sugar drink with 300 mg sodium and 150 mg potassium each; BioSteel Hydration Mix packets are zero-sugar, single-serve and easy to carry; and SIIP Electrolyte Hydration is a more concentrated, sugar-free mix that also adds BCAAs, glutamine and a vitamin stack. A practical habit many fasters use: one electrolyte drink at iftar, water through the evening, and another glass at suhoor. For the full range, see our best electrolyte & hydration drinks in Canada.
Iftar: easy high-protein ways to break your fast
It is a long-standing tradition to break the fast gently — often with dates and water — before the main meal. In that first moment, something light and easy on the stomach is welcome. The ready-to-drink PEScience Select Protein Shake gives you 25 g protein and 0 g sugar in a grab-and-go bottle with no mixing, and the Believe Protein Refresher is a clear, juice-style isolate — 21 g protein at just 90 calories — that drinks refreshingly cold when a thick shake feels heavy after a fast. Because both are pre-portioned or quick to make, they slot easily into a busy evening. For more ready-to-drink options, browse our best ready-to-drink protein shakes in Canada.
Dates & protein: a simple pairing
Dates are the traditional way to break a fast and a natural source of quick energy and fibre. Pairing them with a little protein or healthy fat makes for a more balanced first bite. Spread Nuts 'n More Protein Peanut Butter — about 12 g protein per serving — onto a date, or stuff a date with a dab of PB2 powdered peanut butter mixed with a splash of water for a lighter option. A couple of dates with a protein bite alongside is an easy, no-cook combination that respects the tradition while adding staying power.
No-cook & travel-friendly snacks
Ramadan evenings are busy — mosque, family, late nights — so shelf-stable, no-cook protein is genuinely useful. Barebells Protein Bars (~20 g protein, ~1–2 g sugar) and Grenade Carb Killa bars (~20–21 g protein, under 2 g sugar) are candy-bar-style and keep well in a bag or glovebox. ProBites Protein Balls are soft, refrigerated bites with about 18 g protein each and no added sugar — a nice pairing with dates. Keep a few on hand for suhoor on a morning you sleep through the alarm, or for the drive home after taraweeh prayers.
Full comparison (role, protein, calories, sugar)
| Product | Brand | Best for | Protein | Calories | Sugar | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEScience Select Protein (27 servings) | PEScience | Suhoor | 24 g | ~110–120 | 1–2 g carb | $75.99 |
| ALLMAX CaseinFX — Slow-Release Micellar Casein Protein Powder (2lbs) | Allmax Nutrition | Suhoor | 25 g | ~130 | 1 g | $59.99 |
| PEScience Select Protein4Oats (12 servings) | PEScience | Suhoor | 15 g (scoop) | 80 (scoop) | 2 g | $24.99 |
| Applied Nutrition GF Cream Of Rice (1kg) | Applied Nutrition | Suhoor | — | ~106 | Low | $24.99 |
| Nuun Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets (10 servings) | Nuun Sport | Hydration | — | ~15 | ~1 g | $18.99 |
| BioSteel Hydration Mix (Individual Packets) | Biosteel | Hydration | — | 5 | 0 g | $26.99 |
| SIIP Electrolyte Hydration Powder with Aminos & BCAAs — Sugar-Free (30 servings) | SIIP Drink | Hydration | 2 g BCAAs | 0 | 0 g | $44.99 |
| Select GF Protein Shake - RTD | PEScience | Iftar | 25 g | 130 | 0 g | $5.49 |
| Believe Supplements Protein Refresher — Clear Juice Whey Isolate (25 servings) | Believe Supplements | Iftar | 21 g | 90 | 0 g added | $74.99 |
| Nuts 'n More Protein Peanut Butter | Nuts 'n More | Iftar | 12 g | ~182 | Low | $22.99 |
| PB2 GF Powdered Peanut Butter (6.5 oz) | PB2 | Snack | 6 g | ~60 | Low | $14.99 |
| Barebells Protein Bar (1 bar) | Barebells | Snack | ~20 g | ~200 | ~1–2 g | $3.99 |
| Grenade GF Carb Killa Protein Bar (1 Bar) | Grenade | Snack | ~20–21 g | ~214 | under 2 g | $4.35 |
| ProBites Protein Balls (1 pack of 2 bites) | ProBites | Snack | ~18 g (per bite) | — | 0 g added | $5.99 |
Macros are per serving/scoop/bottle as printed on each product’s current Canadian label; suhoor powders and Cream of Rice are shown per scoop or serving, so a full bowl combines several lines. Electrolyte products are shown with their key mineral doses rather than protein. Always check the individual product page and packaging for the complete nutrition panel.
Frequently asked questions
When does Ramadan 2026 begin in Canada? Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 18, 2026, and to last about 29–30 days, ending in mid-March. The exact start depends on the local moon sighting, so confirm dates with your mosque or community. In Montreal in late February, the fasting day is roughly eleven to twelve hours, shorter than a summer Ramadan.
What should I eat at suhoor to stay full during a fast? Many people find a combination of slow-digesting protein and slow-release carbohydrate the most satisfying. A micellar casein like ALLMAX CaseinFX or a whey-and-casein blend like PEScience Select Protein provides a gradual amino-acid release, while oats or Applied Nutrition Cream of Rice supply steady carbohydrate. Overnight oats with a scoop of protein are an easy no-cook option.
How can I stay hydrated while fasting? Hydration happens in the hours between iftar and suhoor. Water is the foundation, and electrolytes — sodium, potassium and magnesium — can help your body retain the fluid you drink. A common routine is an electrolyte drink such as Nuun Sport or BioSteel at iftar, water through the evening, and another at suhoor. Individual needs vary, so listen to your body.
What are easy high-protein options to break my fast at iftar? Something light is welcome first. A ready-to-drink shake like the PEScience Select Protein Shake gives 25 g protein with no mixing, and the Believe Protein Refresher is a clear, juice-style isolate that drinks refreshingly cold. Both are quick and gentle before a fuller meal.
Why are dates eaten to break a fast, and how do I add protein? Dates are the traditional food for breaking a fast and a natural source of quick energy and fibre. To add protein and staying power, spread a high-protein nut butter such as Nuts 'n More on a date, or pair a couple of dates with a protein bite like ProBites or a Barebells bar.
Are these products halal-certified? We do not independently certify halal status, and it varies by product and manufacturer. Please check each item’s packaging and label for certification. Note that some products contain milk or ingredients such as collagen, so if certification matters to you, verify it on the pack before buying and reach out and we will share what we know.
Can I order these anywhere in Canada from Montreal? Yes — we ship every product on this page Canada-wide from our Montreal store, usually same-day when you order by 4 PM EST, which makes it easy to stock up before Ramadan begins.
Why buy from Top Nutrition & Fitness
Montreal is home to a large and vibrant Muslim community, and every Ramadan our customers ask for the same things: something to stay full at suhoor, a clean way to hydrate, and easy protein to break the fast. We have gathered our in-stock picks in one place so you can plan the month in a single order. Every option here is one we would keep in our own pantry.
Shop with confidence: every order ships same-day when placed by 4 PM EST from our Montreal store, with free 30-day returns. Free shipping on qualifying orders. Ramadan Mubarak from our family to yours.
This guide is for general educational and lifestyle purposes and is not medical or nutritional advice. These products are foods and supplements, not medicine, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Fasting is a personal choice and nutrition needs vary by individual — consult a qualified healthcare professional before fasting or starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition. Nutrition figures are drawn from each manufacturer’s current Canadian label and may change; confirm details on the product packaging.
About the author
Diana Famintsyna founded Top Nutrition & Fitness in Montreal in July 2016 and has personally curated and taste-tested the store’s supplement and food catalogue ever since. Product selections and facts on this page are based on our live inventory and hands-on experience, and every product listed is in stock as of September 2026.
En français
Ce guide rassemble nos choix en stock pour bien manger pendant le Ramadan 2026 (qui devrait débuter vers le 18 février 2026), expédiés le jour même partout au Canada depuis notre boutique de Montréal. Pour un suhoor rassasiant, associez une protéine à digestion lente comme ALLMAX CaseinFX ou le mélange PEScience Select Protein à des glucides lents comme la crème de riz Applied Nutrition ou le PEScience Select Protein4Oats. Pour l’hydratation, les électrolytes Nuun Sport, BioSteel et SIIP aident à retenir l’eau bue entre l’iftar et le suhoor. Pour l’iftar, le shake prêt-à-boire PEScience Select Protein et le Believe Protein Refresher offrent des protéines faciles et légères, et les dattes se marient bien avec le beurre d’arachide Nuts 'n More ou une barre Barebells. Ce guide est fourni à titre informatif et ne constitue pas un avis médical; consultez un professionnel de la santé au besoin. Tous les produits ci-dessus sont en stock en date de septembre 2026. Ramadan Moubarak!
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