better gluten-free
green cook
- price: $11.99-$13.49 per meal (depending on plan selected and number of servings per box)
- shipping: $9.99
- availability: continental united states
- diet types: keto, paleo, mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free -free
- why we like it: we like green chef for its use of quality ingredients, its variety and its selection for people with dietary restrictions.
green chef is a usda certified organic company, which means all of their products and eggs are certified organic unless otherwise noted.
When organic ingredients aren’t available, Green Chef focuses on purchasing high-quality foods that are sustainably sourced. however, they do not provide specific information about the origin of these non-organic ingredients.
The company was also the first national meal delivery service to receive gluten-free food service certification through the Gluten Intolerance Group.
Specifically, two of Green Chef’s menus have been certified gluten-free: their gluten-free and keto + paleo plans. gluten-free options are also available for their other meal plans.
As a result, unlike other companies that simply offer gluten-free options, Green Chef offers gluten-free meals made to rigorous standards that control for potential gluten cross-contamination at every step, from sourcing to preparation to serving. packaging.
In addition to the meals listed above, Green Chef offers four additional plans: fast & fit, Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan. all of these come with pre-measured, mostly organic ingredients.
The menu you select your meals from changes weekly, and each weekly box comes with three or four meals that can feed up to six adults, depending on the number of servings you select.
You also have the option to receive weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries, and you can pause or cancel your subscriptions at any time.
meal kits are packaged using primarily recyclable, reusable and/or compostable materials.
best variety
sun basket
- price: $9.99-$17.99 per serving (depending on the meal you choose)
- shipping: $9, 99 after your first box
- availability: most zip codes in the united states, except alaska, hawaii, montana, north dakota and parts of new mexico
- diet types : paleo, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, Mediterranean, diabetic friendly, low carb, low calorie
- why we like it: we like sunbasket uses mostly organic ingredients and humanely raised meats and caters to people with different dietary restrictions or needs, such as those with diabetes and those following a pescetarian diet.
sunbasket offers meals prepared by dieticians and chefs with high quality sustainable ingredients.
The company estimates that 99% of the produce used is organic, along with all of the milk, yogurt, eggs, and tofu found in the kits. organic meats and poultry are also available for select recipes.
The company focuses on sourcing humanely raised meat and poultry and wild-caught or sustainably farmed seafood, though these ingredients are not always organic.
sunbasket offers numerous menu options to accommodate a variety of special diets, including paleo, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and low-carb. is a good option for people with diabetes, as there are a wide variety of diabetic-friendly recipes to choose from each week.
sunbasket also offers a pescatarian menu plan for those who include fish in their diet.
When ordering, you can filter menu options by allergen, diet type, cooking time and calories to make meal selection even easier. You also have the option to choose your preferred delivery day (Sunday to Thursday).
There are optional a la carte add-ons such as breakfast items, prepared lunches, proteins like tofu and wild salmon, and snacks like crackers, cheese, and chocolate.
meal kits arrive in recyclable and compostable packaging. however, some ingredients may come in plastic bags or containers that are not recyclable, depending on your location.
better vegan
daily harvest
- price: $5.99-$11.99 per item (discounts available for larger orders)
- shipping: free
- availability: continental united states
- diet types: gluten free, keto, low carb, paleo, vegan, vegetarian
- Why We Like It: For people looking for plant-based frozen meals, it’s hard to beat the mostly organic ingredients from the daily harvest and selection of vegan options.
Originally a smoothie delivery service, Daily Harvest now offers a variety of plant-based frozen meals for every moment of the day.
While the service uses some conventional produce, it is approximately 95% organic. You can see a detailed list of which ingredients are organic and which are conventionally farmed for each item on the company’s website.
unlike other services that focus on dinner meal kits, daily harvest offers over 80 vegan options including a variety of pre-made frozen smoothies, oatmeal bowls, chia bowls, flatbreads, grains, soups, sandwiches, lattes, and even ice cream.
The goal of the daily harvest is to make it easier to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet.
As a result, each recipe features a produce base, along with other high-quality plant-based ingredients such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, spices and herbs.
It’s important to note that some recipes require you to provide additional liquid, such as plant-based milk for blending smoothie packets and vegetable broth for reheating soups.
Items arrive completely frozen and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Except for flatbreads, which require an oven or toaster oven, all items can be quickly reheated in the microwave or thawed in the refrigerator.
you choose how many items to order, as well as the delivery frequency, with discounts available for larger orders.
best for kids
teaspoon
- price: $2.50 per shake, $2.74 per meal for baby food, and $4.99 per meal for toddler and older platters
- Shipping: $6-$9 per box
- Availability: Continental United States
- Diet Types: gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, egg-free
- why we like it: few food delivery services cater to children. little spoon offers organic meals for kids ages 4 months and up, and you can even filter options for various allergens.
little spoon is one of the best delivery services for kids, offering organic meals for children ages 4 months to 7 years.
Originally founded as a baby food company offering purees suitable for ages 4 months to 1 year, little spoon has added toddler and children’s meals, supplements and shakes to its menu.
All of Little Spoon’s baby foods are USDA Certified Organic. Older Kids’ Service dishes are made on an organic ingredient basis and feature high-quality, humanely raised ingredients. shakes are 100% organic and kosher certified.
The brand uses more than 100 organic, non-GMO ingredients, and all products are free of artificial preservatives and additives.
The small spoon is allergen-friendly, offering meals without major allergens and, in the baby food category, a line of baby mixes without all eight major allergens.
While most toddler and kids meals are also free of major allergens, items that contain allergens are clearly labeled and you can filter menu options by allergen.
Upon registration, you complete a simple questionnaire that is used to create a menu that best suits your child.
You can choose a plan with 4, 6, 9 or 12 meals a week. you can change, pause, cancel or skip your next orders at any time.
meals are delivered fresh and cold every 2 weeks, and all small spoon packaging is recyclable.
Foods can be refrigerated for up to 14 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
great for families
blue apron
- price: $7.49-$11.99 per serving
- shipping: $9.99
- availability: continental united states
- diet types: vegetarian, diabetic friendly, ww recommended, low carb, mediterranean, vegan
- Why We Like It: Blue Apron has options that take 30 minutes or less to cook and plans that are big enough for families, with up to 4 servings per meal.
blue apron offers four meal kit plans: exclusive, vegetarian, wellness and exclusive for four. you can order 2-4 meals per week, and each meal will include two to four servings.
The Signature for Four plan is a good option for families, providing four full-size servings in each box.
The brand has also regularly partnered with Disney and Pixar to create nutritious, kid-friendly recipes that encourage kids to get into the kitchen. These meals include recipe cards with kids’ cooking tips and serving sizes.
As with many other services, menu offerings rotate weekly and customers can use the online ordering platform to update their selections and delivery information.
The ingredients come prepared and ready to cook. Recipe cards are included. Some recipes can be completed in less than 30 minutes, making them convenient for family weeknight dinners.
Over 85% of the Blue Apron packaging is recyclable by weight. they also work with how2recycle to help subscribers identify how and where to recycle packaging materials.
blue apron has limited offerings to accommodate food allergies or intolerances. if you have a specific dietary restriction or food allergies, this service may not be a good option.
the best to be in shape
trifecta nutrition
- price: $13.99-$16.99 per serving ($104.95+ per week)
- shipping: free ( additional fee for hawaii and alaska )
- availability: united states
- diet types: paleo, vegan, vegetarian, keto , gluten-free</li
- why we like it: when it comes to reheatable meals, trifecta is hard to beat. you can get meals made with quality ingredients that meet certain dietary restrictions. you can even select from a variety of proteins.
trifecta nutrition offers high quality ready meals that can be reheated in the microwave in less than 3 minutes.
Macronutrient information is labeled on each meal, making it easy to identify meals that fit specific dietary needs. this can be especially important for anyone looking to support their exercise routine or track their macros.
The company prides itself on sourcing quality ingredients, including organic and locally grown produce, grass-fed beef, free-range poultry and pork, free-range eggs, and wild-caught seafood.
Menus rotate weekly and meals are selected for you, but you can set up to two food preferences or allergies in your account profile. any recipe containing those ingredients will be replaced with a duplicate of one of the other meals for the week.
You also have the option to choose individual classic meals or select individual precooked proteins, carbohydrates and vegetables from the a la carte menu, so you can easily tailor your meals to your specific goals.
The service offers paleo, keto, vegan, vegetarian and clean eating plans.
meals are fresh, never frozen and delivered once a week. items can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Most of the trifecta’s food packaging and packaging materials are recyclable, and the company plans to make its packaging 100% biodegradable by the end of 2022.