A meal kit is best for those of you who like to keep it simple and tasty. Since some of us (oftentimes my little cousin) are not-so-adventurous eaters, (she only ate chicken fingers for years) meal kits give you yummy options and minimal prep work. I have tried many (guilty as charged) but I’ve always loved the simplicity of them. So here are ten meal kits you might want to try.
A traditional meal-kit delivery service sends you a box full of ingredients. When you sign up you pick your plan and then get your instructions and food right to your door. Then, it’s up to you to assemble and cook those separate ingredients into a complete meal. But we know you can do it!
The Subscription Boxes
1.HelloFresh: All my plant-based food lovers are going to want to try this meal kit box. Purple Carrot offers plant-based food options and most recipes take 20 to 40 minutes. I like how many options they have including soy, gluten, vegan, egg-free, and nut-free options are all labeled.
2. Blue Apron: We used to have Blue Apron and it was a great meal kit for the money we spent. Blue Apron makes cooking fun and easy. They provide you with all the ingredients that you need to make a delicious meal in exactly the right proportions. Also, I loved how if you had something on your weekly plan you didn’t like, you could switch it out. This is the best for aspiring chefs, connoisseur eaters, and spice lovers.
3. Purple Carrot: All my plant-based food lovers are going to want to try this meal kit box. Purple Carrot offers plant-based food options and most recipes take 20 to 40 minutes. I like how many options they have including soy, gluten, vegan, egg-free, and nut-free options are all labeled.
4. Dinnerly: Single? Need some food. Dinnerly is the most affordable meal delivery service on the market. Open the door to unfussy, affordable weeknight cooking. You can choose a two-person box or a four-person box. This box is digital when it comes to instructions. With paperless recipes and minimal packaging, this box is pretty easy.
5. Home Chef: For beginners, this is the perfect box. Recipes under 30 minutes and carb-conscious can be found on the customizable weekly menu. We’ve tried this one and I love the low cost and portions.
6. Sunbasket: I tried this one when it first hit the market back in 2016/2017 and I loved it. This is the best for organic eaters. Most recipes take no more than 30 minutes to prepare and one of my favorites was the shrimp tacos.
7. Martha Stewart and Marley Spoon: Martha Stewart has her meal kit! Yes, it’s true. Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon delivers pre-portioned ingredients for Martha’s most delicious recipes directly to your door. I wonder if Snoop Dog will come in on this deal soon.
8. Hungryroot: Hungry Root is easy for single families and healthy eaters. Healthy groceries with simple recipes. They deliver everything from fresh produce to premium proteins which is a great way to stock your empty fridge each week.
9. Green Chef: Green Chef is the smallest box you can get a lot of food for a low cast. You can get three meal kits with two servings each. That’s great if you are living by yourself and love leftovers.
10.EveryPlate: EveryPlate is a newer meal kit service and you can make affordable, crowd-pleasing meals at home.
