10 of the Best Meal Kit Delivery Services to Try
Freshly
Freshly is made for those who don’t enjoy cooking, but want a fresh and healthy meal every night. Each meal takes under five minutes to prepare and they’re essentially premade. Each order is sugar and gluten free and most entrees are paleo. Freshly allows you to order meals in advance to prep your meals throughout the week.
Dinnerly
Dinnerly is the best choice for those who want to eat healthy on a budget. Each meal costs no more than $5 a person so it’s great for a family trying to change their eating habits. Each recipe only contains six ingredients and takes under half an hour to make.
Martha & Marley Spoon
Fans of Martha Stewart can now eat her recipes without having to go through the trouble of getting all the ingredients. Each meal includes a detailed instructions card to help you craft the perfect meal. Martha & Marley Spoon also uses the top ingredients like grass-fed beef and each meal is perfectly portioned.
Gobble
For those who value their time, consider the meal service Gobble. They pride themselves on the fact that each recipe takes under 15 minutes to make. This makes it a great option for those who want a healthy meal after a full day of work. They also offer a breakfast add-on.
Blue Apron
Blue Apron is the first mainstream meal delivery service with a big variety of food options. They are the longest lasting meal delivery service available, offer great support and on-time shipping. If you want to be eco friendly this service is for you as their packaging is completely recyclable.
Amazon Meal Kits
As Amazon’s purchased Whole Foods, their healthy, new meal delivery service is no surprise. Amazon now offers dozens of healthy meal options. Unlike with other providers, you order meals one at a time rather than on a subscription basis and each one arrives in two days. Each meal costs around $30.
Home Chef
For those who yearn for classic healthy meals like steak and potatoes, consider Home Chef. They offer flexible membership options as well as simple recipe instructions. Each kit takes under 30 minutes to make. Another plus is that the packaging is made of recycled material. They offer vegetarian options too.
Purple Carrot
For those who want all vegan options, consider Purple Carrot. Each meal takes under 30 minutes to make and includes a detailed recipe card. This meal service packs each meal with protein sources from tofu and nuts. They only offer one meal plans of six meals per week for an individual, or three meals a week for two people.
Plated
This unique meal company makes healthy meals that taste delicious but also look great on camera. Some say that Plated is for those who need to post pictures of their food to social media before eating. They use seasonal ingredients and offer a large variety of meals with a flexible plan.
HelloFresh
If you want to learn to cook instead of buying readymade meals, consider HelloFresh. They send you high quality ingredients with recipes each week ranked by difficulty. The recipe cards include pictures and detailed instructions to help you make the perfect meal. They also offer vegetarian and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions.
