The best healthy meal delivery services can make dinnertime a no-stress, nutrition-packed event. We’ve tried dozens of services, and this roundup is filled with our picks for tasty, healthy meals.
Healthy meal delivery can help you enjoy nutritious, flavorful dishes at home without all the planning and prep. It can also be a big help when managing a health condition such as diabetes or when trying to lose weight.
We’ve tried more than 30 meal delivery services, and these 9 live up to their claims. They provide excellent service and are a good value, and the meals have great flavors, plenty of variety, and standout nutritional quality.
Whether you’re looking for healthy meal delivery kits that you cook yourself or fully prepared meals that are ready to heat and eat, read on to learn which services won over our reviewers.
Disclaimers: Pricing information is current as of publication and is subject to change. All the services chosen were tested by Healthline writers or editors, who received the meals for free. All opinions are our own.
Healthline’s picks for healthy meal delivery service
Why we like it: Sunbasket specializes in dietitian-approved healthy meal kits. With options for nearly any eating pattern, it is one of the most diverse services available and is our pick for the best healthy meal delivery service.
“Each of Sunbasket’s meals included high quality, fresh ingredients, and it was easy for me to find options that suit my preferences thanks to the diverse menu,” said Healthline Nutrition Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD.
“Compared to other meal kits I’ve tried, Sunbasket’s recipes featured some of the most memorable ingredient combinations, and I appreciated that there’s a large variety of meals and dietary preferences to choose from.”
Read our full review of Sunbasket.
Sunbasket Mojo Pork Tacos | Image by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety5Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability3
Why we like it: Factor — formerly Factor 75 — features dietitian-designed prepared meals with creative flavor combinations and textures that hold up after reheating.
We also appreciate that Factor meals are nutrient-rich and are free of gluten, refined sugars, hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs, making it a good option if you’re looking for healthy prepared meal delivery for weight loss or bodybuilding.
Meanwhile, all subscriptions include a free 20-minute consultation with a registered dietitian, and monthly coaching packages are available for an additional fee.
“Factor’s menu includes a wide range of protein types and vegetables. Although I wish it featured a larger variety of cuisine, the meals still had great flavors and textures after reheating,” said McGrane.
Read our full review of Factor.
Factor Sun Dried Tomato Chicken with Zoodles | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.5Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability3Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability3
Pros & cons
provides meals tailored to several diets
all dishes free of gluten, refined sugar, and GMOs
20-minute nutrition consultation included with subscription
flavorful meals that retain their texture after reheating
offers only single-serve meals
can be expensive
limited vegan and vegetarian options
provides meals tailored to several diets
all dishes free of gluten, refined sugar, and GMOs
20-minute nutrition consultation included with subscription
flavorful meals that retain their texture after reheating
offers only single-serve meals
can be expensive
limited vegan and vegetarian options
Product details
Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
Personalization: specialty diet menus, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
Servings available: 1
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: $10.99
Meals per week: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or 18
Diet friendliness: vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, and dairy-free
Personalization: specialty diet menus, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
Ingredients: humanely raised meat and poultry
Servings available: 1
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Why we like it: Green Chef is a certified organic company that offers meal kits with up to six servings each, making it a good prepared meal option for families and households of all sizes.
Plus, it has several plans to choose from and provides an array of nutrient-rich recipes suitable for multiple diet patterns.
“Green Chef’s meals were fast and easy to prepare thanks to the individually packaged and pre-chopped ingredients. I was able to do most of the cooking one-handed while holding my son,” said McGrane.
“Plus, unlike some other meal kit delivery services, all of Green Chef’s recipes featured a generous serving of vegetables.”
Read our full review of Green Chef.
Green Chef Bulgogi Noodle Bowls | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety4.5Nutrition4.5Sustainability5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation3.5Taste5Affordability2
Pros & cons
provides up to six servings per recipe
offers meals for various diets
uses organic produce and eggs
proteins raised with high animal welfare standards
eco-friendly packaging materials
can be expensive, especially with shipping
doesn’t offer any prepared meals or snacks
may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
provides up to six servings per recipe
offers meals for various diets
uses organic produce and eggs
proteins raised with high animal welfare standards
eco-friendly packaging materials
can be expensive, especially with shipping
doesn’t offer any prepared meals or snacks
may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
Product details
Meals per week: 2 to 4
Servings available: 2, 4, or 6
Personalization: specialty diet menus
Diet friendliness: vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and keto
Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: $10.99
Meals per week: 2 to 4
Servings available: 2, 4, or 6
Personalization: specialty diet menus
Diet friendliness: vegetarian, vegan, Mediterranean, gluten-free, and keto
Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, and humanely raised meat and poultry
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Why we like it: Splendid Spoon’s plant-based meal delivery service offers a wide selection of prepared offerings — including soups, noodle bowls, entrees, and smoothies — compatible with a healthy meal plan. You can also try the service without a subscription by ordering from the Splendid Spoon Marketplace.
Unlike many other meal delivery services, Splendid Spoon doesn’t have separate meal plans to choose from. But you can filter by meal type, dietary needs, ingredients you want to avoid, nutritional benefits, and taste and texture, such as spicy or sweet. This makes it easy to find the healthy meal options that best fit your needs and preferences.
Although the meal kits are not designed to be low in carbs or fat, nutritional information is available for each item. Many of the meals contain fewer than 400 calories, so they may leave you feeling hungry.
Soups and noodle bowls are flash frozen for freshness, which helps maximize their shelf life. Smoothies and entrees called Dishes are refrigerated and shipped in recyclable insulation to ensure that they arrive fresh.
The taste of the meals won over our tester.
“I found Splendid Spoon to be a more nutritious and flavorful alternative to buying frozen meals from the grocery store,” McGrane said. “I found all of the ingredients in my meals to be flavorful and fresh-tasting, even after reheating, and none of the ingredients became soggy or mushy — a win for prepared meal delivery.”
Regarding the smoothies, McGrane observed a variation in texture, with some being creamy and others having an overly watery consistency.
“The flavors, though, were good and not too sweet,” she added, and she opted to add oat milk to some smoothies to make them creamier.
She also noted that most items fit easily into the fridge and freezer, but the bowls and soups can be a bit bulky to store.
Read our full review of Splendid Spoon.
Splendid Spoon smoothies | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3.5Nutrition4.5Sustainability5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation4.5Taste4.5Affordability3
Pros & cons
no subscription required
flavorful meals that can be frozen for longer storage
meals retained texture after reheating
100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten- and soy-free
meals may be too low in calories to be fulfilling for some
relatively expensive
not suitable for people with severe food allergies
no subscription required
flavorful meals that can be frozen for longer storage
meals retained texture after reheating
100% vegan, non-GMO, and gluten- and soy-free
meals may be too low in calories to be fulfilling for some
relatively expensive
not suitable for people with severe food allergies
Product details
Servings available: 1
Personalization: allergy-friendly, option to set ingredient preferences, mix-and-match weekly meal plan
Why we like it: Purple Carrot offers nutritious plant-based meals with creative and flavorful ingredient combinations that are sure to please both vegans and omnivores alike.
“I enjoyed the taste of all the Purple Carrot meals I tried, and their unique ingredient combinations stood out from other meal delivery kits,” said McGrane.
“Purple Carrot is a great option for people who follow a plant-based diet and those looking for a variety of creative, flavorful recipes to try.”
Read our full review of Purple Carrot.
Purple Carrot New England “Lobster” Rolls | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3Meal variety3Nutrition5Sustainability3.5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability3
Pros & cons
offers meal kits, prepared meals, and snacks
has options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
provides fully plant-based meals with gluten-free, high-protein, and soy-free items available
smaller menu than similar services
limited selections for some dietary restrictions
may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
uses mostly conventional produce items
offers meal kits, prepared meals, and snacks
has options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
provides fully plant-based meals with gluten-free, high-protein, and soy-free items available
smaller menu than similar services
limited selections for some dietary restrictions
may not be suitable for those with severe food allergies
uses mostly conventional produce items
Product details
Meals per week: 2 to 4
Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
Personalization: mix-and-match weekly meal plan
Diet friendliness: vegan
Ingredients: some organic ingredients
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: $10, or free for orders of $99 or more
Meals per week: 2 to 4
Servings available: 1, 2, or 4
Personalization: mix-and-match weekly meal plan
Diet friendliness: vegan
Ingredients: some organic ingredients
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Why we like it: With its extensive menu of frozen, fully prepared meals, Trifecta Nutrition provides healthy meals that can especially help support your training and fitness goals.
Several of its meal plans include well-balanced meals with organic produce and sustainably sourced seafood or grass-fed meats. Trifecta’s rotating menus include breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees, and you can also order protein, veggies, and carbs a la carte.
Healthline writer Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, found Trifecta meals to be “nutritionally balanced, filling, and delicious.”
She did note that following the recommendation to heat the prepared meals on the stovetop retained ingredient texture better than heating them in the microwave.
Read our full review of Trifecta Nutrition.
Our score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3.5Nutrition5Sustainability5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste4Affordability2
Pros & cons
nutritionally balanced and organic meals
many gluten-free options available
fully prepared meals
options for several diets
offers only single-serve meals
nutritionally balanced and organic meals
many gluten-free options available
fully prepared meals
options for several diets
offers only single-serve meals
Product details
Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
Personalization: specialty diet menus
Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
Servings available: 1
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
Shipping: $9.99 in the contiguous United States ($49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii)
Meals per week: 7, 10, 14, or 28
Diet friendliness: paleo, keto, Whole30, vegan, and vegetarian
Personalization: specialty diet menus
Ingredients: some organic ingredients, locally sourced, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised meat and poultry
Servings available: 1
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: United States (Alaska and Hawaii included)
Shipping: $9.99 in the contiguous United States ($49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii)
Why we like it: With a rotating menu of more than 35 prepared meals to choose from each week — created by local and regional chefs — Territory Foods has a robust selection of nutritious offerings that support both keto and paleo diets.
All meals are free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, and the company uses responsibly sourced, local ingredients, including proteins that are naturally raised, without hormones or antibiotics, to ensure that you receive a healthy meal.
“I didn’t expect to like this [service] as much as I did,” said Healthline Senior Editor Candice Abellon.
“The variety of meals is good [with] chicken, beef, and fish options as well as plant-based proteins. Meals included those that had less or no grains, and there were filters for low carb and keto to make them easier to find.
“The serving size was [also] good for me — there was just a little more than I could eat in one sitting.”
Read our full review of Territory Foods.
Territory Chicken “Parm” with Broccoli and Herb Roasted Squash | Photo by Candice AbellonOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4.5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability1
Pros & cons
wide selection of keto-friendly meals
uses high quality, sustainably sourced ingredients
meals created by local chefs
can be expensive
offers only single-serve meals
wide selection of keto-friendly meals
uses high quality, sustainably sourced ingredients
Ingredients: some organic produce, locally sourced, prioritizes seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, humanely raised meat and poultry
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Ingredients: some organic produce, locally sourced, prioritizes seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced fish and seafood, humanely raised meat and poultry
Packaging: most packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Why we like it: Epicured offers a wide range of nutritious, prepared meals, including entrees, salads, soups, side dishes, and snacks, all of which are gluten-free and low in FODMAPs — carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues for some people.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of cuisine, protein, and vegetable types offered. I prefer to eat mostly vegetarian, with one to two meat dishes per week, and I found it very easy to find options that fit those preferences,” said McGrane. “I also like that there was a good variety of types of meals, including sandwiches, rice dishes, soups, salads, etc.”
Still, McGrane said she wished that Epicurious’ sign-up process and subscription menu selection were both a bit clearer and more streamlined and that shipping wasn’t so expensive.
“Overall, while choosing items is easy, the other processes are a bit clunky.”
Epicured Beef Teriyaki Wrap | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality4.5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability2
Pros & cons
meals were tasty and not mushy despite the microwavable nature
all dishes gluten-free and low FODMAP
several allergen-free options
hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and poultry, cage-free eggs, and some organic produce
potentially high shipping cost, depending on order size
limited options for certain diet patterns
may not be suitable for those who prefer eating organic
meals were tasty and not mushy despite the microwavable nature
all dishes gluten-free and low FODMAP
several allergen-free options
hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and poultry, cage-free eggs, and some organic produce
potentially high shipping cost, depending on order size
limited options for certain diet patterns
may not be suitable for those who prefer eating organic
Product details
Meals per week: unlimited
Servings available: 1
Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences, allergy-friendly
Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
Ingredients: locally sourced, some organic ingredients
Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: calculated at checkout (free for orders over $125)
Meals per week: unlimited
Servings available: 1
Personalization: option to set ingredient preferences, allergy-friendly
Diet friendliness: gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
Ingredients: locally sourced, some organic ingredients
Packaging: all packaging is recyclable, reusable, or compostable
Delivery area: contiguous United States
Shipping: calculated at checkout (free for orders over $125)
Why we love it: DooFood brings the flavors of Korea to your doorstep and makes cooking a breeze by doing all the prep work for you. It’s not a subscription service, meaning you can place orders whenever you’d like. There’s no need to worry about recurring payments or pausing and canceling subscriptions.
Meal kits arrive with everything you need, pre-chopped and ready to go. According to the website, you just need to have salt, pepper, and olive oil on hand, and DooFood handles the rest. Most meals are ready within 15 minutes.
Nutrition and allergen information are available on the website for each recipe. However, keep in mind that even if a recipe does not include an allergen, it’s processed in the same facility, so DooFood may not be suitable for people with severe food allergies.
According to the website, the company also prioritizes eco-friendly packaging, claiming that it creates 50% less waste than leading meal kit services.
DooFood ships out twice per week. It requires orders of $60 minimum.
Pros & cons
no subscription required
no chopping required
many organic ingredients
antibiotic-free proteins
not available in Hawaii
$60 minimum order
not suitable for those with severe allergies
no subscription required
no chopping required
many organic ingredients
antibiotic-free proteins
not available in Hawaii
$60 minimum order
not suitable for those with severe allergies
Product details
Meals per week: 6 to 18
Servings available: single serving
Personalization: none
Diet friendliness: gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb
Ingredients: MSG-free, organic, and non-GMO when possible; proteins are antibiotic-free
Packaging: 50% less packaging waste than other leading meal kits, according to the company
Delivery area: United States including Alaska but not Hawaii
Shipping: $10.99
Meals per week: 6 to 18
Servings available: single serving
Personalization: none
Diet friendliness: gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb
Ingredients: MSG-free, organic, and non-GMO when possible; proteins are antibiotic-free
Packaging: 50% less packaging waste than other leading meal kits, according to the company
Delivery area: United States including Alaska but not Hawaii
Shipping: $10.99
Other healthy meal delivery choices
While they didn’t ultimately make our list for best healthy meal delivery, the following services also offer a good variety of healthy meal options:
The Good Kitchen (3.6 out of 5): The Good Kitchen offers nutritious meals, but our tester felt they could have been better seasoned.
Snap Kitchen (3.6 out of 5): Snap Kitchen has a pretty extensive menu and is more affordable than many similar services. However, the portion size may be too small for some, and our tester felt some of the meals could use more veggies.
Sprinly (3.6 out of 5): Sprinly is a tasty plant-based option, but it’s very pricey.
Daily Harvest (3.6 out of 5): While Daily Harvest offers organic, plant-based smoothies and light meals, our tester found that it wasn’t as filling as options from other meal delivery services.
Halal Meal Prep (3.4 out of 5): Halal Meal Prep is a prepared meal kit option. Our tester Jamie and her husband liked the variety of dishes available, but microwaving the dishes required some guesswork, and only some of the meals delivered on flavor.
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Sunbasket Mojo Pork Tacos | Image by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety5Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability3
Factor Sun Dried Tomato Chicken with Zoodles | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4.5Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability3Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability3
Green Chef Bulgogi Noodle Bowls | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes5Meal variety4.5Nutrition4.5Sustainability5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation3.5Taste5Affordability2
Splendid Spoon smoothies | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety3.5Nutrition4.5Sustainability5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation4.5Taste4.5Affordability3
Purple Carrot New England “Lobster” Rolls | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3Meal variety3Nutrition5Sustainability3.5Ingredient quality5Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability3
Territory Chicken “Parm” with Broccoli and Herb Roasted Squash | Photo by Candice AbellonOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes4Meal variety4.5Nutrition5Sustainability4.5Ingredient quality4Ease of preparation5Taste5Affordability1
Epicured Beef Teriyaki Wrap | Photo by Kelli McGrane, MS, RDOur score breakdownSign-up, delivery, and cancellation processes3.5Meal variety4Nutrition5Sustainability4Ingredient quality4.5Ease of preparation5Taste4.5Affordability2