20 Best Meal Delivery Services of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Cooking can be equal parts joyful and stressful. But if it’s been feeling more tedious lately, trying one of the best meal kit delivery services is an easy way to change up your routine and make dinnertime a lot easier. Whether you opt for a service that sends you ingredients and recipes or heat-and-eat dishes, you’ll be able to spend way less time planning and grocery shopping each week.

Trying meal kits goes beyond convenience too—one of these subscriptions can encourage you to try recipes you’d never think to make, help you follow a more protein- or plant-heavy diet, and make cooking fun again.

There are so many services out there that it can be tough to tell them apart. To decide which are really worth the cost, we tested the top brands and compared them. Below, shop the best kits to try (and never wonder what’s for dinner again).

1. Best Overall: Home Chef
2. Best for the Busy Person: Gobble
3. Most Eco-Friendly: Green Chef
4. Most Established: Blue Apron
5. Most Customizable: Territory
6. Best Value: EveryPlate
7. Best for the Picky Eater: Hungryroot
8. Best for Plant-Based Meals: Sunbasket

First, we spoke with registered dietitians to help guide our criteria for choosing the right meal delivery service. Then we purchased all of the meal kits listed below and tested each for a full week’s worth of meals. We based our review on customization options, affordability, nutrition profile, delivery process, and overall taste and satisfaction before arriving at our final rating.

A meal kit service that received a score of seven or higher (out of 10) is considered SELF Certified, meaning they’re ones we definitely recommend you try. Ones with lower but still mid-range scores offered some advantages, along with a few drawbacks, which we outlined for each.

These are the factors we recommend considering when shopping for a meal kit delivery service. Beyond these, it’s a matter of, well, taste. You may need to try a few brands before you find one that works for you.

If you find it easy to plan, shop for, and prepare your food every week, you probably don’t need a meal kit delivery service. But if cooking for yourself or others causes stress, meal kit delivery services can be really helpful. They eliminate a large part of the creativity and planning required for cooking, help you avoid food waste, and can help you get out of cooking ruts if you realize you’re eating the same thing all the time.

They can also expand your palate, teach you new kitchen skills, and make cooking more fun. Of course, they have to fit your budget (and meal kits can be expensive). In many cases, you can most likely make more affordable meals by shopping and cooking yourself, but the convenience factor may be worth the extra investment.

The best meal delivery service is Home Chef, according to our rigorous kit testing standards. Now, that comes with the caveat that everyone has different dietary needs, budgets, and plain old preferences. It can still be useful to try out a few different brands before committing to a service for regular deliveries (and, luckily, many of them offer introductory deals for new customers). So while Home Chef is our top recommendation, we highly encourage browsing—and doing lots of taste tests.

Read on to learn more about the best meal delivery services as tested and reviewed by SELF staffers, according to our meal kit shopping guide, as well as a few other services that are popular among shoppers (including Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Misfits Market, Purple Carrot, CookUnity, and HelloFresh).

SELF score: 9/10—Certified

• Delicious meals
• Customizable
• Reasonably priced

• Limited menu options for vegetarian meals
• Has a lot of fish recipes, which may not be for everyone

Why we like it: Every week, Home Chef allows you to choose from nearly a dozen delicious meals that cater to your needs and skill level. Its cooking difficulty ranges from easy to advanced, and its services offer the option to omit ingredients like dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, and more. You can also select recipes based on your goals, like eating more fresh ingredients or saving time in the kitchen.

The menus are set five weeks ahead, so you can plan for dinner well in advance. When our reviewer tried Home Chef firsthand, she praised how easy and satisfying the service was to use: “I don’t have to do the shopping, ingredients are precisely measured so that I can toss them in without fuss, and when I’m done, a magazine-worthy meal is left on my plate in its sweet, savory glory.”

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, high-protein, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, vegetarian

Meal examples: Apple and goat cheese flatbread; lemon cream and spinach sausage spaghetti; cornmeal crusted shrimp po’boy

Cost: Meals start at $10 per serving. The weekly order minimum is $51 for a standard Home Chef plan (one to three meals, with two servings per meal) and $83 for a Family Plan (at least 10 meals, with four servings per meal). Shipping is included.

First-time customer deals: 18 free meals when you order 10 meals per week over your first five orders; free shipping on your first box; 1 free dessert item with every box | Recipe options per week: 35 meals, 18 extras | Packing materials: Reusable containers and ice packs; recyclable boxes and packaging | Availability: Nationwide

SELF score: 6/10

• Actually fast and easy recipes
• Minimal prep required

• Pricey for the overall quality
• Few options for people with major food intolerances

Why we like it: Meal plans and kits are meant to solve a common problem in any busy person’s life: the lack of time to plan, shop for, and cook dinner. But Gobble takes it a step further by doing all of the prep work for you. That means each kit includes pre-portioned ingredients (like already-peeled vegetables), requires minimal to no chopping, and goes from pan to plate in only about 15 minutes. It’s almost as low-effort as ordering in from a local restaurant—and often even quicker to put together.

Plus, we love Gobble’s family-friendly options that cater to picky eaters. In her review of Gobble for SELF, our tester noted that her recipes “tasted like something from a cozy neighborhood restaurant,” adding that they were comforting and quick. However, she thought some of the meals were a little light on veggies and protein (which means a less balanced meal). She also found the lunch options to be limited and not super satisfying.

Dietary options: Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian

Meal examples: Mediterranean fattoush salad with green harissa dressing; Vietnamese chicken soup with rice noodles and aromatic herbs; seared steak with creamed spinach and loaded potatoes

Cost: Two-person plans start at $68 for two meals per week; four-person plans start at $104 for two meals per week. Shipping is an additional $9.

First-time customer deals: First six meals for $36 | Recipe options per week: At least 10 Classic Dinner options; various quantities of sides, desserts, and breakfasts | Packing materials: Reusable ice packs, recyclable boxes and packaging | Availability: Nationwide, excluding Montana and with limited service in Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

SELF score: 6/10

• High-quality ingredients
• Flavorful sauces
• Good portions

• Recipes require lots of cooking equipment
• Limited vegetarian options

Why we like it: For the environmentally conscious diner, Green Chef offers USDA-certified organic meal kits, which feature sustainably-sourced organic ingredients from traceable farmers and suppliers. The brand also provides responsible disposal guides for its packaging whenever possible. The recipe cards are easy to follow and designed to be made in just 30 minutes. You’ll also find there are three meal-size options: for two, four, or six people.

In SELF’s Green Chef review, our tester wrote that this brand’s meals can definitely help you break out of a cooking rut, but had a few reservations about the ingredients and prep requirements. “My one complaint is that I wish there was a bit more creativity…. You also may need to be in a stage of life where roasting, boiling and sautéing different things at the same time to prepare one meal doesn’t make you break out in hives,” she said. She also noted there was a lack of variety in some of the dishes—for instance, a lot of the meals she tried relied heavily on rice.

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, Mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Caribbean-spiced tilapia with mango salsa; beef and sweet potato taco skillet; harvest salad with chicken and bacon

Cost: Meals start at $13 per serving. Shipping is an additional $10.

First-time customer deals: 60% off and free shipping on your first box, 20% off your subsequent 8 boxes | Recipe options per week: 10 meals, various quantities of add-ons | Packing materials: Reusable ice packs; partly recyclable boxes, insulation, and packaging; compostable paper packaging | Availability: Contiguous United States

SELF score: 6/10

• Fresh ingredients
• Easy recipes

• Limited options for special dietary needs
• Missing or mislabeled ingredients

Why we like it: Blue Apron’s recipes are designed to keep cooking and prep time down to an average of 45 minutes. Its Prepared & Ready meals, which are available as add-ons to any Blue Apron subscription, are even easier to put together (most just need a few minutes to heat up).

In SELF’s Blue Apron review, our tester found the recipes easy to follow, but felt that they garnered bland results at times: “I found most of the recipes to be lacking in some areas. The enchiladas were dry and the pork sausage needed some extra seasoning. That being said, I plan on making these recipes again (with some modifications) because they were overall tasty.”

Dietary options: Vegetarian

Meal examples: Oven-baked Korean eggs and rice; mushroom farrotto; sweet and spicy chicken thighs

Cost: Two-person meal kit plans start at $61 for two meals per week ($12 per serving); four-person plans start at $91 for two meals per week ($10 per serving). Prepared & Ready plans start at $53 for six meals per week. Shipping is an additional $11.

First-time customer deals: 30% off your first five weeks | Recipe options per week: At least 80 meals | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, containers, and some packaging | Availability: Contiguous United States

SELF score: 7/10—Certified

• Easy to tailor to your dietary preferences and needs
• Zero prep work required

• On the pricey side
• Limited availability

Why we like it: If you’re looking for heat-and-serve dinners with bigger portion sizes than most typical prepared meal delivery services provide, Territory may be exactly what you need. The company operates across smaller geographical areas in the United States—rather than nationwide—which means it can deliver fresher and more flexible meals, albeit to a smaller swath of the country.

Territory’s menus offer a ton of customization based on your dietary preferences and restrictions, as well as your schedule. While most meal services deliver once per week, Territory allows you to get two shipments every week, which means the meals will be at their absolute freshest when they show up at your door. The meals are developed by registered dietitians and crafted by local chefs, so you can trust they’ll be flavorful and nutritious. When SELF’s tester tried Territory firsthand, she said “the food was tasty, very aligned to my dietary needs, and filling. If you’re looking for a well-rounded, nutrition-packed takeout alternative, Territory is a solid choice.”

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, dairy-free, diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, keto-friendly, Mediterranean, paleo, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, Whole30

Meal examples: Ginger curry beef with lemon rice and sautéed spinach; arrabbiata sausage and peppers with sautéed zucchini; garden baked eggs with sweet potato hash

Cost: Most meals start at $14 each, though exact prices per meal will range depending on your location. The UPS shipping fee ranges from $10 to $18.

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: 35 meals, various quantities of add-ons | Packing materials: Entirely recyclable boxes and packaging | Availability: The East Coast, west Chicago, Texas, and select parts of the West Coast

SELF score: 7/10—Certified

• Relatively affordable
• Good portions
• Tasty meals

• Confusing presentation
• Not suitable for major dietary restrictions

Why we like it: EveryPlate can fit a wide range of budgets and schedules, with meals that clock in under $10 and take around 30 minutes to make. In addition to the range of meal options that cycle in every week (including family favorites and quick, easy recipes), there are also tasty add-ons that you can include in your order, like garlic bread and Caesar salad.

SELF’s tester described EveryPlate as a relatively “budget-friendly meal delivery service” with clear recipes. Her main issue was with the packaging: The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.

One thing to note is that EveryPlate doesn’t consistently offer meals for any type of special diet or allergies, so be sure to read your recipes’ ingredient lists carefully if you’re avoiding anything specific.

Dietary options: N/A

Meal examples: BBQ pineapple pork bowls; black bean and pepper jack tostadas; zesty herb-rubbed salmon

Cost: Two-person plans start at $45 for three meals per week; four-person plans start at $70 for three meals per week. Shipping is an additional $10.

First-time customer deals: $2.99 per meal, plus a free lunch item in your first box | Recipe options per week: 26 meals, various quantities of add-ons | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes and packaging; partly recyclable ice packs | Availability: Contiguous United States

SELF score: 8/10—Certified

• Highly customizable
• Fast and easy-to-follow recipes

• Ingredients arrive disorganized
• Recipes are difficult to reference

Why we like it: Hungryroot is a meal kit that’s also kind of a grocery store. Your monthly subscription gives you a set amount of credits that you can use across its site on recipes, snacks, and pantry items. The recipe section is similar to most other meal kit experiences: You choose a dish, then Hungryroot provides all the necessary ingredients and a recipe guide. It also allows you to modify each meal to fit your tastes. For example, if you’d rather have Beyond meat instead of turkey in a dish, you can make that swap. This easy-to-edit approach creates a customizable experience, with the ability to fully tailor meals to your liking.

In her Hungryroot review, SELF’s tester noted that, as a meal service, it was a little confusing—unlike other kits, ingredients don’t come with any labels that note which recipe they’re intended for, and the brand’s site can be tedious to navigate if you want to pull up a recipe card. However, she loved it as a grocery delivery service: “If you’re looking to save time on grocery shopping and food preparation like me (and so many others), you still want food that tastes comforting and fresh, and you’re at all health-conscious, I definitely recommend giving Hungryroot a go.”

Dietary options: Dairy-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, kosher, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Meal examples: Tomatoey seared scallops and polenta; chicken dumplings and veggies with yuzu dipping sauce; cheesy Parm meatballs and garlic bread

Cost: Plans start at $65 per delivery, plus $7 for shipping if you spend below $70 (and free above $70).

First-time customer deals: 30% off your first order over $99, free gift with every order | Recipe options per week: N/A | Packing materials: Recyclable shipping materials; partly recyclable ice packs; potentially recyclable food packaging | Availability: Contiguous United States

SELF score: 6/10

• High-quality ingredients
• Impressive recipe selection

• On the pricey side
• Smaller portions

Why we like it: The folks behind Sunbasket prioritize high-quality ingredients above all else, and it shows. The produce is organic, the meat is antibiotic-free with no added hormones, and the seafood is fresh-caught or raised sustainably. Depending on your needs, Sunbasket has a variety of dinner options to choose from, and you can opt to mix and match recipes from different menus in a single order. In SELF’s Sunbasket review, our tester noted that these plant-forward meals always arrived fresh and that the recipes were “blissfully easy to follow.”

Sunbasket also offers sides, desserts, and standalone proteins. Really short on time? Consider the single-serving prepared meals on its Fresh & Ready menu—they arrive precooked, so all you have to do is reheat and serve.

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, Mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, vegetarian

Meal examples: Thai-style spicy yuba noodle soup with potatoes and bell pepper; spinach saag paneer with basmati rice; Black Angus steaks with brussels sprouts and chipotle-mustard vinaigrette

Cost: Fresh & Ready meals start at $10 per serving; meal kits start at $11 per serving.

First-time customer deals: $90 off across four orders, free shipping | Recipe options per week: 24 meals; various quantities of add-ons and grocery items | Packing materials: Recyclable and reusable boxes, packaging, containers, insulation, and ice packs | Availability: Nationwide, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico

There are many more top-selling meal kits beyond those we’ve tested so far. Below, find a few of the most popular ones with an overview of each service’s offerings and availability.

• Crowd-pleasing meals
• Straightforward prep and cooking

• On the pricey side

Marley Spoon ships Martha Stewart-approved recipes and ingredients that can help you build some new culinary skills (and impress anyone who’s lucky enough to be your guest). The company promises that each meal takes less than 30 minutes of prep time with a max of six steps to follow.

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Coffee rubbed steak and chimichurri; Greek lemon soup with ready to heat chicken; creamy ricotta and mushroom cannelloni

Cost: Two-person plans start at $64 for two meals per week; four-person plans start at $96 for two meals per week. Shipping is an additional $12.

First-time customer deals: Up to $235 off across your first five boxes, free shipping on your first box | Recipe options per week: At least 100 meals | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, packaging, containers, and insulation; partly recyclable ice packs | Availability: Contiguous United States

• Relatively budget-friendly
• Simple recipes

• Reviewers report some quality issues with ingredients

Dinnerly bills itself as the “affordable meal kit,” with meals starting at $5. Each week, you can choose from a range of five-step recipes, many of which you can customize if you wish to make substitutions (say, swapping beef for chicken or vice versa). The company also has a “market,” so you can add additional ready-to-heat meals, snacks, desserts, and breakfast items to your box.

Dietary options: Carb-conscious, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Pan-roasted pork cutlets; miso-glazed sweet potatoes; brown butter-za'atar tilapia and orzo

Cost: Two-person plans start at $46 for three meals per week; four-person plans start at $68 for three meals per week. Shipping is an additional $12.

First-time customer deals: $150 off across your first five boxes, free shipping on your first box | Recipe options per week: At least 100 meals | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, packaging, and containers; partly recyclable ice packs | Availability: Contiguous United States

• Free to sign up
• Low-waste grocery shopping

• Not a true meal kit service
• Doesn’t portion out ingredients for recipes

Misfits Market sources and sends boxes of seasonal produce, proteins, and dairy products passed over by stores due to their uneven appearance or because they were part of an excess supply. These items are sold for as much as 30% less than they might be at your traditional supermarket, Misfits says. The company offers a weekly grocery plan that pre-selects products for you, as well as an à la carte plan, so you can choose your own.

Dietary options: Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian

Cost: The order minimum is $30, plus $7 for shipping.

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: N/A | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, packaging, and containers; returnable ice packs, liners, and insulation | Availability: Contiguous United States

• All vegan meals
• Also offers grocery options

• Not suitable for anyone who regularly eats meat
• Very pricey

If you prefer a plant-based diet, consider Purple Carrot, which stocks veggie-heavy, high-protein dinners and breakfasts that are easy to prepare (or even come oven-ready). There are all sorts of delightful dishes and snacks for anyone who's looking to add more plants to their eating routine.

Want to cut down on trips to the store? Try ordering from the website’s Grocery section, which includes pantry staples, sweet treats, and more.

Dietary options: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Italian butter bean stew with croutons and Parmesan kale; creamy peanut noodles with gingered green beans and lime; green veggie burgers with tzatziki and garlic fries.

Cost: Two-person plans start at $13 per serving. Four-person plans start at $11 per serving. There’s also an option for one-serving, oven-ready dishes (each meal costs $13). Shipping is an additional $10 for orders under $99.

First-time customer deals: $25 off your first four boxes with code ROUTINE100 | Recipe options per week: At least 16 meals; various quantities of add-ons and pantry items | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, containers, packaging; partly recyclable liners and ice packs | Availability: Contiguous United States

• Gourmet offerings
• Zero prep work

• On the pricey side

Bring fine dining into your home with CookUnity's premade meals—all created by top chefs, including James Beard Award winners and Food Network alums. The only work you have to do is stick your dish in the oven. The company tailors entrées for all sorts of diets (like paleo, vegan, and keto).

Dietary options: Gluten-free, keto, Mediterranean, paleo, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Pulled BBQ chicken with collard greens; lamb kebab with turmeric hummus and roasted sweet potatoes; seared steak with horseradish cream with oven-roasted brussels sprouts

Cost: Plans start at $14 per meal for four meals per week.

First-time customer deals: 50% off your first order, plus 10% off your next three weeks | Recipe options per week: At least 200 meals | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes, containers, liners; partly recyclable containers; returnable delivery tote bags | Availability: Nationwide (check to see if your zip code is included).

• Crowd-pleasing options
• Skip, pause, or cancel whenever

• Reviewers report small portions

Meet the something-for-everyone meal delivery service. Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more. Each recipe is ranked by difficulty, so you can pick something that sharpens or matches your skill level (with easy options that avoid cooking entirely).

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Coconut curry with chickpeas; apricot ponzu chicken; one-pan turkey stir-fry tacos

Cost: Two-person plans start at $57 for two meals per week; four-person plans start at $91 for two meals per week. Shipping costs depend on where you live.

First-time customer deals: 16 free meals across your first nine orders; free shipping on your first order; free dessert item with every order | Recipe options per week: 40 meals | Packing materials: Recyclable bags, boxes, insulation, packaging; partly recyclable ice packs | Availability: Nationwide, including select zip codes in Honolulu and Anchorage

• Quick and easy
• Meals aren’t frozen
• Add-on options

• Many meals are high in sodium (800 to 1200 mg)

Factor provides fresh, dietitian-designed, pre-made meals that you can heat and eat in minutes. Each entrée has a mix of carbs, proteins, and fats, for a well-rounded dish. Reviewers love the convenience (meals last for seven days after delivery) and filling ingredients. You can order anywhere from six to 18 dishes per week, with the option to add on breakfast items like pancakes and egg bites, as well as juices.

Dietary options: Keto, flexitarian, vegan and veggie, protein plus, calorie smart, chef’s choice

Meal examples: Fusilli and ground pork tomato ragu, parmesan and sun-dried tomato chicken penne, shredded chicken taco bowl, caramelized onion and goat cheese risotto

Cost: Meals start at $14.

First-time customer deals: 50% off your first order, plus 20% percent off your next month | Recipe options per week: 35 | Packing materials: Recyclable boxes and partially recyclable insulation materials | Availability: Contiguous United States

• Good for on-the-go meals and snacks
• Zero prep work

• Reviewers report a lack of variety in meal options

Splendid Spoon’s dishes require very little effort (just a few minutes over heat) to whip up a flavorful, enjoyable meal. The brand’s pre-made options include soups, stews, and rice and noodles—or you can choose from a variety of fruity juices and high-protein smoothies.

Dietary options: Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Meal examples: Red lentil dal soup with cumin and rosemary; creamy butternut squash noodles with broccoli and turmeric; hearty vegetable bolognese with wild rice and garlicky green beans

Cost: Smoothies start at $10 per serving; soups start at $12; noodles and other dishes start at $13. Orders of 10 meals or more ship for free.

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: 50 meals and drinks | Packing materials: Entirely recyclable boxes and packaging | Availability: Contiguous United States

• No prep work
• Lots of variety
• Family meals are affordable

• Limited availability

With Mosaic, you can build a box of frozen, heat-and-eat dishes like veggie bowls, oatmeal, pizzas, soups, and smoothies. All recipes are vegetarian or vegan, with plant-based protein in each dish. You can also order “family meals,” large casseroles (think: veggie pot pie and penne alla vodka) that are designed to serve four.

Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan

Meal examples: Butternut squash and sage pasta, ginger sesame noodles, coconut chickpea curry, pozole verde, BBQ “meatloaf” and sweet potato mash

Cost: Veggie bowls start at $11, oat bowls start at $6, pizzas start at $12, family meals start at $24. Shipping is $10 or free with 12 to 18 meals.

First-time customer deals: $20 off your first box | Recipe options per week: N/A | Packing materials: 100% recyclable | Availability: Limited availability, check your zip code here.

• Unique recipes
• Food-allergy friendly
• Quick and easy

• Limited availability

Thistle delivers fresh, pre-made, dairy- and gluten-free meals that feature protein sources of your choice and ingredients that are locally sourced and organic whenever possible. The globally inspired menu includes options for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, snacks, and juices, with most dishes on the lighter side (think salads and veggie bowls). Most meals are under 500 calories, which may work well if you’re looking for lower-calorie options, but may not be filling enough for some. Deliveries are available one to two times per week.

Dietary options: Vegan, flexitarian

Meal examples: Grilled corn and poblano chile salad, cherry cheesecake mousse, miso-glazed summer squash, lemongrass shirataki bowl

Cost: Meals range from $12 to $16, depending on how many dishes you order.

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: 24 | Packing materials: Meals come in recyclable packaging and are delivered in reusable bags that can be returned to Thistle, along with cold packs. | Availability: Limited availability, check your zip code here.

• High-quality
• Nice variety of flavors for a relatively restrictive diet

• Pricey
• Menus only change four times a year

With Pete’s Real Food, you can get fresh, chef-developed paleo and keto heat-and-eat meals delivered right to your door. Pick the number of breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners you want each week and choose your favorites or ask the brand to surprise you with something new.

You can subscribe for recurring deliveries or opt for one-off orders, and menus rotate seasonally. All Pete’s Real Food meals are gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.

Dietary options: Paleo, keto, auto-immune protocol

Meal examples: Chicken chili with peppers, onions and sweet potatoes, tandoori beef meatballs with mashed mint carrot and pomegranate sauce, spaghetti squash breakfast scramble, bacon zucchini apple fritters with kale

Cost: Roughly $17 per meal

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per season: 17 | Packing materials: Meals come in recyclable packaging and are delivered in recyclable materials. Cold packs can be reused, donated to local food pantries, or drained into the trash. | Availability: Nationwide

• Tons of customizability
• Meals won’t go bad
• Easy heat-and eat

• Meals are on the lighter side and won’t be filling enough for everyone

Daily Harvest makes tasty frozen smoothies, breakfast bowls, pastas, grain and veggie bowls, soups, flatbreads, and desserts. It’s also incredibly customizable: You can order as many meals and snacks as you want, choose your delivery cadence (once a week, every other week, or once a month), and adjust your preferences whenever you want. All of Daily Harvest’s meals are gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based.

Dietary options: Plant-based Whole30, Mediterranean diet, plant protein

Meal examples: Tomato basil portobello bolognese, sweet potato and wild rice hash, artichoke and spinach flatbread, tomatillo and chickpea pozole, acai and cherry smoothie

Cost: Meals range from $7 to $10 each

First-time customer deals: N/A | Recipe options per week: N/A | Packing materials: Meals come in a mix of recyclable and non-recyclable packaging. | Availability: Contiguous United States

Additional reporting by Kristi Kellogg and Meg Lappe, C.P.T.

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