By 19 Best Healthy Food Delivery Services to Try in 2023
If you feel like meal prepping is a hassle and grocery shopping is just one more thing you have to do, healthy-food delivery services are one workaround. A top-notch meal kit service can help you develop your cooking skills and eat healthier (more on that below) by providing you with preselected—often chef-approved—flavors and fixings that are already thought through.
What are the benefits of healthy meal kits?
Thanks to the bevy of meal delivery kits out there to try, you should be able to find one that satisfies your individual needs and what you’re looking for in a meal kit. Healthy meal kits also make it easy to filter other nutritional or dietary preferences. Particularly for people looking for vegan meal kits or vegetarian meal kits, a meal kit service is a great way to help filter ingredients according to your dietary needs so you can make sure you’re still getting enough nutrients and proteins. Say you’re looking for paleo meals, plant-based proteins, or sustainably sourced ingredients—there are services out there that’ll provide delicious meals that meet your diet and needs.
Since many of them come with recipe cards, they can also help you expand your cooking repertoire and master new dishes (in some cases, at an affordable price). Or if you’re not interested in cooking at all, there are also meal kits like Fresh and Easy or Freshly that send cooked meals that are ready to be heated up. And though anything involving shipping and lots of single-use containers is inherently not great for the environment, there are some meal kits that use recycled or compostable packaging, offer carefully sized portions to avoid food waste, and source food sustainably.
And as for what we mean by healthy meal kits? We know that healthy is a complicated concept. Not only can it mean different things to different people, but it’s a word that’s pretty loaded (and sometimes fraught), thanks to the diet industry’s influence on the way we think about food. At SELF, when we talk about food being healthy, sure, we’re talking about foods that are nutritious, filling, and satisfying. But we’re also talking about foods that help you connect with your culture, promote joy, and simply taste delicious. Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what “healthy” is. And some might not. We selected these kits with all of that in mind while also trying to appeal to a wide variety of nutritional needs and taste buds.
How to choose the best healthy-food delivery service for you
While you can narrow down the field by your budget, dietary needs, and taste preferences, it can still be tricky to know which meal delivery service to try if you’re new to them. To help get you started, here are all the healthy meal kits we’ve tested and deemed to be SELF Certified (meaning they’re the best of the best, according to our meal kit buying guide). Check out their sites and don’t miss our testers’ comprehensive ratings and reviews.
- Home Chef: 9/10; read our review here
- Daily Harvest: 9/10; read our review here
- Hungryroot: 8/10; read our review here
- Territory: 7/10; read our review here
Below, we detailed all the need-to-know info about navigating the best healthy-meal delivery services on the market, including special dietary options and pricing for each.
All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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Home Chef1 Home Chef
Good for: People who love having options.
The details: Home Chef is one of the most popular meal kit delivery services out there, and it’s not hard to see why. The brand offers one of the most customizable meal kits, and doesn’t limit you to just kits with fresh ingredients to cook up at home or one-pan reheatable meals. It gives you the option of choosing based on your needs, and it even takes your dietary preferences into account, whether you want to cut back on shellfish or go gluten-free. There’s an option to choose meals that are “ready in 15 minutes” if you’re truly starved for time, plus a weekly menu for entrée-size salads or premium meals from the brand’s culinary collection that will make you feel like you’re eating gourmet.
Recipes are easy to follow, satisfying to eat, and many feature international flavors and ingredients. Home Chef’s memberships are flexible, in case you change your mind or want to press pause: You can cancel an order or take a break whenever you want. If you’re worried about the waste involved with a weekly meal kit, all of the ingredients are delivered in recyclable packaging, with instructions on the website that tell you exactly how to dispose of them.
Special dietary options: Recipes include vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, plus you can opt out of having wheat, dairy, soy, red meat, nuts, and more in your meals.
Meal examples: Vietnamese pork kebabs; peppercorn-crusted chicken; beef and poblano tamale pie.
Review: Our commerce editor tried Home Chef firsthand and found the recipes tasty, customizable, and easy to follow.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: I have become a much better cook because of it, and I really appreciate that they have a six-servings option. The quick-meal options are so easy, especially the oven-ready meals (which have been wonderful). —Jennifer
Cost: Meals start at $9 per serving. The weekly order minimum is $50.
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Sunbasket2 Sunbasket
Good for: The person who tried the paleo diet and kind of loved it.
The details: If you’ve been thinking about trying out the paleo diet, or you have a food sensitivity, you may want to sign up for Sunbasket. All the recipes it offers have been approved by registered dietitians and include a variety of vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and gluten-free meals. Sunbasket uses only antibiotic- and hormone-free meat, plus sustainably sourced, wild-caught seafood, and seasonal organic produce. The recipes, which are all developed by a James Beard Award–winning chef, take as little as 30 minutes to make and include mouthwatering options like lemongrass shrimp soup and chipotle turkey chili.
Special dietary options: Recipes include paleo, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and Mediterranean options.
Meal examples: General Tso’s tofu with green beans and brown rice; Peruvian chicken over orange-cauliflower “rice” with ají verde; turkey chili mac with cheddar.
Review: In her review of Sunbasket, our commerce writer noted how fresh the ingredients were and how enjoyable the recipes were to make. She also pointed out that the meals she selected were nourishing and nutritionally balanced.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and parts of New Mexico.
Customer review: A big plus is that you get to choose your protein. Customer service has always been great. —Gwyn
Cost: Fresh & Ready meals start at $10 per serving; meal kits start at $11 per serving.
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Green Chef3 Green Chef
Good for: The person who makes intentional shopping choices.
The details: Finding a meal kit that isn’t filled with single-use plastic can be a challenge, but Green Chef aims to be as sustainable as possible. The company provides useful guides on its website to show you how to reuse and recycle its packaging whenever possible, and the paper bags and cardboard boxes that its kits are shipped in are made of recycled materials. The certified-organic meals include vegan and keto options, and they feature ingredients sourced from sustainable and traceable farmers and manufacturers.
Plus, the plan itself is customizable and relatively affordable. Recipes are designed to take no longer than 30 minutes to put together, and meal plans can be tweaked based on your dietary preferences.
Special dietary options: Kits include keto, paleo, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Meal examples: Porcini mashed potatoes; Thai curry chicken; teriyaki pork patties.
Review: When our former associate health director tried Green Chef for herself, she came away feeling like the service helped break her out of a cooking rut thanks to its creative and flavorful recipes.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: Just choose your required diet (mine is keto), and then choose your recipes! Delicious, fresh, organic ingredients are portioned expertly to have no waste. The recipes are so tasty and varied. —Laura
Cost: Plans start at $81 per week for three meals for two people (including shipping, though some dietary options cost more).
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Blue Apron4 Blue Apron
Good for: The person who wants an all-inclusive meal kit experience.
The details: Blue Apron was one of the first meal kit delivery services to take off, and it’s clear why. Its recipes are super easy to follow, even for someone with little to no cooking experience—and they all take less than 45 minutes to make. Blue Apron also works with local farmers and fisheries to source its fresh produce, fish, and meat (which is free of hormones and antibiotics). All the packaging is completely recyclable too. You do have to sign up for a plan, but you can opt for as few as two recipes for two people a week if you want to keep it simple. And if you’re someone who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner, Blue Apron even offers a wine subscription service that pairs a special-size bottle with meals.
Special dietary options: Each week’s recipes include several vegetarian options, and Blue Apron even offers Beyond Meat boxes now so you can cook yourself a Beyond Burger at home.
Meal examples: Gnocchi in creamy tomato sauce; Indian-style crispy cauliflower; flank steak tacos.
Review: In our senior manager of analytics’ Blue Apron review for SELF, she noted how easily and quickly the delicious recipes came together, and none of her meals took more than 30 minutes to make.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: It’s returned me to my love of cooking. I have learned some many new cooking techniques. The recipes are simple and relatively quick, and the food is absolutely delicious. I can’t say enough for the high quality and freshness of all the ingredients, whether it is the vegetables, meat, or seafood. —Sandeep
Cost: Weekly plans start at $48 for two meals for two people, plus shipping.
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Gobble5 Gobble
Good for: The person who hates to slice and dice.
The details: Gobble is one of the lowest-hassle meal kit delivery services on the market, because everything comes cut, marinated, and peeled, so you never have to worry about crying while chopping onions. In fact, according to the brand, none of its one-pan recipes takes more than 15 minutes to make. Every week the service introduces new chef’s choice recipes that include options for those with all sorts of dietary restrictions. Breakfast, snacks, and sides are available to add to your order, and while you’re at it, you can also order grocery store add-ons like sauces and grains when you check out.
Special dietary options: Recipes include vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb options.
Meal examples: Seared halibut with fettuccine and Italian salsa verde; pork pad kee mao with stir-fried vegetables and rice noodles; cheddar and potato pierogi with sautéed butternut squash and brussels sprouts.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: The meals are extremely easy and quick to prepare: literally 10–15 minutes (and no annoying lengthy food prep like you have to do with some other meal delivery services). After dinner, the cleanup is super quick and easy, which is a major plus. There is just enough food for the two of us, and we never have any food waste. —Cheryl
Cost: Plans for two people start at $68 for two dinners per week (two servings each); plans for four people start at $104 for two dinners per week (four servings each).
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Sakara6 Sakara
Good for: Healthy snacks and fancy salads.
The details: Sakara’s plant-based and nutrient-dense meals are designed to help you lead a healthier lifestyle, with plenty of protein- and fiber-rich options in the mix. It’s probably best known for its range of creative salads that include fruits like pomegranates, a range of seasonal veggies like brussels sprouts and cauliflower, plus dressings that are so good you’ll want to save them (think divine carrot-ginger vinaigrettes and coconut dressings). Beyond salads, Sakara also offers loads of à la carte snacks and ready-to-serve light meals.
Another perk is the flexibility. If you’re a one-time shopper who’s just here for the snacks, subscribe on a weekly or monthly basis, or enroll in one of Sakara’s one-time programs, like its popular signature program that sends you a range of meals, teas, and beyond based on your schedule.
Special dietary options: Plant-based, gluten-free, low-calorie, and dairy-free.
Meal examples: Sesame-citrus glow salad; five-herb pumpkin seed pesto over gluten-free pasta; sweet-potato-coconut dream parfait with apples and hemp seed crunch.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Customer review: I love Sakara for so many reasons! I’ve been getting delivery for four years now. It’s my go-to for healthy eating. It’s delicious and easy for a mom on the go! —Lily
Cost: $181 per week when ordering three meals per day for two days each week.
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Freshly7 Freshly
Good for: The person who doesn’t like to cook.
The details: If you love the idea of delivery meal kits, but wish they arrived cooked, Freshly is the service for you. Freshly works with chefs to refine its menus, which include more than 30 nutritious meals per week that are ready to reheat in three minutes. It does all the preparing, cooking, and delivering for you, so all you have to do is warm it up and set the table. Every recipe is free of refined sugar and gluten, and Freshly has lots of options that could easily work for someone on a paleo or Whole30 diet. It’s kind of like ordering takeout, except the recipes are guaranteed to be satisfying and good for you. And you can plan your meals up to three weeks ahead of time, so you can do all your so-called meal prep at the beginning of the month and totally forget about it.
Special dietary options: All of the recipes are 100% gluten-free, and many of them are paleo- and Whole30-approved.
Meal examples: Spaghetti squash and meatballs; slow-cooked pork with sautéed kale; Indian-style chickpea curry bowl.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Customer review: With Freshly, I don’t have to think about what I’m going to eat for lunch each day, and I feel good knowing that I’m eating a healthy meal. I love the convenience! —Cindi
Cost: Meals start at $10 per serving, and plans range from four to 12 meals per week.
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EveryPlate8 EveryPlate
Good for: The person on a budget
The details: EveryPlate prides itself on being one of the most affordable and accessible meal kits out there. Every dish costs only $5 per serving, and the site is super easy to navigate. Every week, choose from a rotating menu of protein-rich meals. The dishes are easy to make, and each kit comes with recipe cards that walk you through the cooking process with images and detailed instructions. And since recipes are estimated to take you around 30 minutes to pull together, you’ll soon be on your way to relaxing.
Special dietary options: Recipes include vegetarian options.
Meal examples: Greek chicken pitas; sweet potato and pepper quesadillas; shrimp linguine.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Enter your zip code on the site to read more about delivery options.
Customer review: After the first EveryPlate meal box was delivered, and I fixed the first meal, I was hooked. Not only is the prep easy, but there is also no food waste because you get just what you need for the servings requested. My husband remarked after the first meal, “This is restaurant-quality food,” and he is correct! —Charlotte
Cost: Plans start at $39 per week for three meals for two people.
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Purple Carrot9 Purple Carrot
Good for: Vegans and vegetarians
The details: All of Purple Carrot’s recipes are totally plant-based and vegan, and putting them together is super straightforward. It’s ideal if you’re already on a plant-based diet, and all ingredients are delivered in easy-to-recycle packaging, with a detailed recipe booklet that will show you exactly how to prep everything. The recipes are entirely plant-based and packed with protein and healthy fats thanks to ingredients like tofu, nuts, and quinoa. Choose from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snack options that are healthy and delicious.
Special dietary options: The entire menu is vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, including gluten-free options.
Meal examples: Kimchi mushroom fried rice; Turkish-style tomato gnocchi; crispy tofu burritos.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Customer review: I just received my first order and cooked my first meal, and I am extremely pleased. It was very flavorful, and I enjoyed it. The recipes were easy to follow. I will absolutely order again and recommend Purple Carrot to even my meat-eating friends if they want to cut down on their meat consumption. —Lisa
Cost: Weekly prepared meal plans start at six meals for one person for $78; weekly meal kit plans start at three meals for two people for $80.
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Hungryroot10 Hungryroot
Good for: The multitasker who wants meal kits and groceries in the same order.
The details: With Hungryroot you can tailor your weekly delivery to include any mix of recipes (including all the ingredients you’ll need), grocery items, and snacks. The meals use organic and high-quality ingredients, and the recipes can be tailored to your exact specifications. For example, let’s say the grass-fed BBQ sloppy Joes catches your eye, but you don’t eat red meat: You can select the recipe and swap out organic grass-fed ground beef for a meatless substitute like Beyond Meat (or ground turkey, or chicken).
Hungryroot helps you personalize your overall plan by asking about your food goals and dietary needs, and even has you complete a flavor profile to help it serve up options that cater to your tastes. You can choose from breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options.
Special dietary options: Vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, tree-nut-free, peanut-free, egg-free, and/or shellfish-free.
Meal examples: Cold peanut zucchini noodles; black bean brownies; cherry chia maple oatmeal.
Review: Our commerce editor reviewed Hungryroot for SELF and loved that she could order all the components she needed for fast and healthy meals as well as groceries and snacks in one fell swoop.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: Everything arrived neatly packaged, with a single sheet containing the dead-simple recipes I’d selected for the week. Every meal took five to 20 minutes to prepare, and I was so happy with the quality of the ingredients, the deliciousness of the meals, and the simplicity of the recipes. My favorite dishes were the cheesy green chile chicken enchiladas, the classic Italian stuffed red peppers, and the spinach artichoke turkey wraps. —Sally
Cost: Plans start at $70 for a weekly plan of three two-serving meals.
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Fresh and Easy11 Fresh and Easy
Good for: The person who doesn’t have time to cook.
The details: There is perhaps no meal kit that makes the whole process of cooking easier than Fresh and Easy (which is part of the Home Chef family). It delivers portioned and prepared ingredients that are ready to serve in oven-safe baking dishes, so all you have to do is stick them straight in the oven and dig in when they’re hot. Fresh and Easy offers meals that are ideal for anyone who doesn’t really have the time to cook every night but still wants their food to taste fresh and homemade (and not like airplane food).
Special dietary options: Recipes include low-carb options (if that’s something you’re interested in) as well as ideas for vegans and vegetarians. You can also filter menu options for common allergies like dairy or nuts.
Meal examples: Tuscan chicken; Cajun shrimp jambalaya; spinach and spaghetti Bolognese.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: There’s so much to choose from, and you can mix and match these family-friendly meals so everyone gets exactly what they want: I can have pad Thai and my husband can have a three-bean ancho chicken chili on the same night, with no actual cooking required. —Ann
Cost: Meals start at $8 per serving.
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HelloFresh12 HelloFresh
Good for: The person who wants to add some variety to their diet.
The details: Like Blue Apron, HelloFresh has been around for a long time, so it’s had a while to work out any kinks in its service. The brand draws from varied cultural influences to develop its recipes, and there are plenty of choices for folks with dietary restrictions. If you’re feeling fancy, the brand also offers some gourmet and surf-and-turf options. Each recipe is ranked by difficulty, so it’s easy to choose something that’s within your range (or to shoot for the moon with a recipe that tests your limits in the kitchen). The recipe cards walk you through each step with detailed instructions and pictures, though, so you’ll at least come away more skilled than you were before.
Special dietary options: Recipes include vegetarian options.
Meal examples: Korean bulgogi bowls; cherry ancho duck breasts; garlic herb-butter steak and lobster tails.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: The meals are delicious and easy to make, and provide you all the information to do it again another time. Everything is preportioned, so I feel like a chef moving through each of the steps effortlessly. So glad we tried this! —M.N.
Cost: Plans start at $61 per week for two meals for two people.
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Territory Foods13 Territory Foods
Good for: Anyone who loves to eat healthy without sacrificing creativity and variety.
The details: Registered dietitians and nutritionists partner with independent chefs at Territory Foods to create versatile and unique creations that can be tailored to any diet. All ingredients are responsibly sourced and nutrient-dense, and all animal proteins are free of antibiotics and hormones.
Special dietary options: Vegan, low-carb, low-fat, plant-based, vegetarian, keto, paleo, Whole30, Mediterranean, and more.
Meal examples: Spinach and mushroom enchiladas with ranchero sauce; garlic- and herb-roasted tri-tip beef with sweet potatoes and green beans; three-peppercorn salmon salad with cilantro vinaigrette.
Review: Our former health editor’s review of Territory Foods highlights the variety and quality, especially for her primarily plant-based diet, though the service is really one of the best for customization.
Availability: Washington DC, parts of Virginia, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas–Fort Worth, Southern California, Houston, Philadelphia, and parts of New England.
Customer review: Honestly, if you’re terrible at cooking (me), or just want healthy meals prepared fresh, check out Territory. —Kaila
Cost: Meals start at $15 each.
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Martha Stewart and Marley Spoon14 Martha & Marley Spoon
Good for: The intermediate chef who wants to feel like a domestic deity in the kitchen.
The details: The next time you want to cook a Martha Stewart–worthy recipe but avoid shopping at the supermarket, consider signing up for this meal kit service. Marley Spoon brings all the fixings for Martha-approved recipes right to your door, along with detailed recipe cards that will walk you through the process step by step. Dishes are a little more involved than something you might whip up on the fly at home, so they’ll help you master some more challenging recipes and kick your cooking skills up a few notches. The ingredients are all premium and include things like grass-fed beef and artisanal vinegars, and they’re perfectly portioned, so that you’re not left with any food waste. Signing up is simple, and the subscription is flexible—you can easily cancel a week of meals whenever you want.
Special dietary options: Recipes include vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Meal examples: Skillet pork meatball Parmesan; Greek-style shrimp pan roast; crispy-skinned barramundi.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: I love being able to select from a large variety of meals that suit my taste and appetite very much…. I also like the quality of the ingredients. And I love the fact that I am not wasting food, as it is difficult to cook for one, and this is a perfect solution. —Judy
Cost: Two-person plans start at $64 for two meals per week; four-person plans start at $96 for two meals per week.
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Mosaic Foods15 Mosaic Foods
Good for: People who crave home-cooked taste without the home-cooked effort.
The details: Mosaic was founded on a mission to create plant-powered frozen meals that are fresh, nutritious, and affordable; the resulting plant-based lineup includes veggie bowls, soups, and more. All its meals are sourced from fresh whole foods that are ready to be heated and served. Recently, Mosaic even expanded to include filling family-size meals, which are a big plus if you’re serving food for the whole family, or if typical meal kits for one person leave you feeling hungry. As an added bonus, for every Mosaic box sold, Mosaic donates two pounds of food to help fight hunger in New York.
Special dietary options: Vegan and vegetarian.
Meal examples: Creamy pesto cavatappi, Moroccan vegetable tagine; peanut butter, banana, and cacao oats.
Availability: New York, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and the surrounding areas.
Customer review: As a busy surgeon who doesn’t cook, I need quick-and-easy prepared meals. I’ve tried at least seven to eight meal delivery plans. This is head and shoulders above the rest, and I’m not even a vegetarian! —Jason
Cost: Breakfasts start at $6; lunches and dinners start at $10.
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Factor16 Factor
Good for: The busy person who wants a healthy fast-food experience.
The details: Factor’s ready-to-serve meals are super quick to prepare, but don’t expect any subpar quality for the convenience. This meal kit works with chefs and registered dietitians to curate its meal plans, which can be personalized by your dietary preferences (from keto to paleo diets). Every Factor subscriber even gets a free nutrition consultation with a dietitian to help you select the best plan for your needs. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner options or have a curated order shipped to you based on your meal history and taste preferences. The meals arrive at your doorstep cooked and chilled, so all you have to do is pop them into the microwave. Factor also works hard to source premium ingredients and exclusively uses organic produce, cage- and antibiotic-free eggs and poultry, and grass-fed pasture-raised meat. Even its salmon is certified according to the best aquaculture practices.
Special dietary options: Recipes include options for keto, paleo, low-carb, plant-based, vegetarian, gluten-free, and high-protein diets.
Meal examples: Paleo teriyaki salmon; jalapeño-lime-cheddar chicken; ground beef and thyme cottage pie.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
Customer review: These meals are exceptional! It feels like you’re having a fine dining experience with each meal option. The taste is exquisite, and they always arrive on time. Using Factor has really helped me make my keto lifestyle easier to manage thanks to the amazing chefs! —Ericka
Cost: Plans start at $78 per week for six meals for one person. Other plans are available on the site.
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Splendid Spoon17 Splendid Spoon
Good for: Anyone looking for filling and plant-based meals that require no preparation.
The details: All of Splendid Spoon’s offerings are plant-based, gluten-free, and low in sugar and sodium. Choose from more than 50 smoothies, soups, noodle dishes, and grain bowls that cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Splendid Spoon has a variety of subscription options, as well as an on-demand box that requires no subscription whatsoever. Truly, eating plant-based and skipping meal prep has never been easier.
Special dietary options: Plant-based and gluten-free.
Meal examples: Chocolate cherry smoothie; brown rice taco bowl; green goddess bowl.
Availability: Nationwide, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.
Customer review: Easy, tasty, and healthy! My favorites are the smoothies. My husband loves the bowls. Now that we are working from home, these are great easy lunches or dinners. —Kathy
Cost: Smoothies cost $10 each; soups and grain bowls cost $12 each; noodles and dishes cost $13 each. You can order between seven and 28 meals for every box.
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CookUnity18 CookUnity
Good for: Fine-dining enthusiasts who want five-star meals without the high price tag.
The details: The biggest draw of CookUnity is the quality: All of its meals are created by Michelin-starred chefs. New dishes are added every week, and you can easily filter by dietary needs or head to the meals created by your favorite chef on the app. There are even options featuring Impossible meat alternatives.
Special dietary options: Gluten-free, paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free.
Meal examples: Seared steak with brussels sprouts and horseradish cream sauce; lamb kebab with turmeric hummus and roasted sweet potatoes; Impossible burger on a brioche bun.
Availability: Most of the United States. You can check to see if you’re within standard delivery zones here.
Customer review: The CookUnity subscription has honestly been one of the best things I have done for myself. When returning home from work late, I always know there will be a good meal. I choose CookUnity over (delivery) because it’s closer to a home-cooked meal. —Sade
Cost: Plans start at $14 a meal for four meals per week.
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Daily Harvest19 Daily Harvest
Editor’s note: Last June, Daily Harvest recalled its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to customers experiencing gastroenterological distress (ranging from stomach pain and vomiting to liver damage and organ failure) related to the product. In a statement emailed to SELF on June 22, Daily Harvest confirmed that it is “working closely with the FDA and with multiple independent labs” to determine the cause of customers’ health issues. More illnesses linked to the brand’s products have been reported to the FDA since.
Good for: The person who wants a quick and easy breakfast or lunch fix.
The details: Unlike other meal kits, Daily Harvest focuses on prepared frozen meals, including smoothies, soups, plant-based ice creams, lattes, harvest bowls, flatbreads, and more. Daily Harvest ensures it’s always using the best produce by freezing organic fruits and veggies in large quantities when they’re in season, so you can enjoy peak summer berries in a smoothie in the dead of winter. The food is easy to prepare, often requiring little more than adding your liquid of choice and blending or heating, and it lasts a lot longer than your average meal kit, since they’re made to be enjoyed from the freezer.
Special dietary options: Daily Harvest’s ingredients are plant-based and vegan.
Meal examples: Mint and cacao smoothie; artichoke and spinach flatbread; tomato and zucchini minestrone.
Review: In her review of Daily Harvest for SELF, our former health editor was surprised by how flavorful the foods were, with satisfying textures too.
Availability: Nationwide.
Customer review: Daily Harvest is the most cost-effective and easy way to eat healthy. I love having my freezer full of tasty choices of organic produce. All of the work is done for you. I like that there are always new items to try as they add options all the time. —Allison
Cost: $6 to $12 per item.
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