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在餐桌上享用健康的一餐可能是一项艰巨的任务,尤其是在漫长的一天之后。
对于一些忙于工作、照顾家庭或经营家庭的人来说,抽出时间购买食材、计划膳食和做饭是不可能的。
有许多健康的送餐服务可供选择。然而,它们在膳食类型、对各种饮食的适用性、成分的质量、口味的多样性和成本方面有所不同。
Healthline 编辑和注册营养师尝试了一些市场上最受欢迎的送餐服务,以帮助您确定哪种服务适合您。
无论您是对为单身人士准备的饭菜还是为家庭准备的健康餐包感兴趣,请继续阅读以了解我们精选的 13 种最佳送餐服务。
快速了解最佳餐包递送服务
- 最佳整体送餐服务: 日光浴
- 最适合准备饭菜: 因素
- 最适合家庭: 你好新鲜
- 最适合健康饮食者: 绿色厨师
- 最佳预算: 每个盘子
- 最适合单身人士: Trifecta 营养
- 最佳植物餐包: 紫萝卜
- 最佳无麸质送餐服务: 新鲜
- 最适合轻松享用午餐: 精美的勺子
- 最佳有机送餐服务: 每日收获
- 为家庭准备的最佳餐点: 马赛克食品
- 最适合儿童: 滋养生命
- 最适合婴幼儿: 微小的有机物
我们如何选择
在选择最佳服务时,我们考虑了以下因素:
- 成分质量和新鲜度: 我们尝试了每一项服务,并在交货时密切关注食材的新鲜度。我们为有机农产品或草饲牛肉等更高质量产品的服务加分。
- 菜单种类: 为了让您的味蕾愉悦,我们寻找提供各种口味和配料的菜单。我们还提供了迎合特殊饮食的服务,例如纯素、无麸质或低碳水化合物。
- 味道: 我们亲自尝试了每项服务,以确保餐点美味且令人满意。
- 易于准备: 我们对每项服务进行了测试,以了解这些餐点是否易于制作,或者它们是否需要在厨房里多用一双手。我们还注意到餐点是否比公司预计的准备时间更长。
- 营养: 我们包括提供营养均衡膳食的服务。此处列出的大多数服务都提供含有瘦肉蛋白、全谷物、健康脂肪和大量蔬菜的膳食。注册营养师还审查了所有服务。
- 价格: 我们提供了适合各种预算的选项。我们名单上的送餐服务从每份 4.99 美元到 14.49 美元不等,EveryPlate 是最实惠的选择。
- 审核: 所包含的所有服务都经过彻底审查,以确保它们符合 Healthline 的医疗和业务标准。您可以在此处阅读有关 Healthline 审核流程的更多信息。
Healthline 精选的最佳餐包递送服务
最佳整体送餐服务
日光浴
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Sunbasket 是我们精选的最佳整体送餐服务,这要归功于其高品质的食材、令人兴奋的风味组合和种类繁多的菜单选择。
- 价格: 套餐起价为每份 11.49 美元,新鲜和即食餐点起价为每份 9.99 美元
- 运费: 7.99 美元
- 送货区域: 美国大部分邮政编码,但阿拉斯加、夏威夷以及蒙大拿州、新墨西哥州和北达科他州的部分地区除外
- 菜单: 厨师的选择,精益清洁,无麸质,古,碳水化合物意识,地中海,鱼素,素食和糖尿病友好
这种受欢迎的健康餐包送货服务提供早餐、午餐和晚餐选择,均采用完整的营养丰富的食材烹制而成。
该公司是一家经过认证的有机加工商,使用有机农产品、野生海鲜和有机鸡蛋,所有这些都有助于提高每道菜的新鲜度和风味。
该公司提供适合多种流行饮食模式的膳食,所有食谱均由内部营养师批准。
以下是一些以前的餐包食谱示例:
- 西班牙牛排配 Patatas Bravas 和甜椒蒜泥蛋黄酱
- 西兰花米饭鸡肉串烧
- Niçoise 沙拉配烤金枪鱼、青豆和软煮鸡蛋
对于时间紧迫的人,Sunbasket 还提供单份新鲜即食餐点,只需 4 分钟即可在微波炉中加热。可用选项包括鸡肉 Tikka Masala、白豆土耳其辣椒等。
我们的测试员怎么说
Sunbasket 是迄今为止我最喜欢的送餐服务。食材新鲜,味道组合很美味,不是我经常做的,大多数主菜都需要 30 分钟或更短的时间来准备。
我也很喜欢新鲜和现成的饭菜——我最喜欢的是白鸡辣椒——尽管我仍然更喜欢套餐的味道,而不是预制菜肴的便利性。
在这篇全面的评论中阅读更多关于为什么这个餐包送货服务是我最喜欢的。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 种类繁多,每周更换一次
- 极佳的口感和令人兴奋的味道
- 在需要时轻松跳过几周
- 大部分餐点的准备时间不到 30 分钟,并配有预先量好的食材
- 适合各种饮食的营养丰富的膳食
- 所有有机农产品和一些有机鸡蛋、奶制品、肉类和家禽
- 环保包装
缺点
- 不适用于严重的食物过敏或不耐受
- 昂贵且不包括运费
- 并非在所有 50 个州都提供
最适合准备饭菜
因素
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Factor,以前称为 Factor 75,提供厨师制作、营养师批准、准备充分的餐点,这些餐点重新加热良好,营养均衡,吃起来令人满意。
- 价格: 每份起价 11 美元
- 运费: 免费
- 送货区域: 美国所有 48 个相邻的州
- 菜单: 主厨之选、番茄酱、卡路里智能、素食主义者和素食主义者
Factor 餐点采用新鲜、从未冷冻的食材制成,可在几分钟内加热并享用。
顾客可以根据饮食偏好选择膳食,包括素食、无麸质、酮、低碳水化合物、古饮食和无奶。
该公司还优先考虑高品质的原料,如草食肉类、可持续采购的海鲜和主要是有机农产品。
以下是之前菜单项的一些示例:
- 番茄干鸡配西葫芦面
- 花生佛碗
- 托斯卡纳虾
我们的测试员怎么说
当谈到准备好的饭菜时,我通常持怀疑态度,因为很难与新鲜制作的晚餐竞争。然而,Factor 让我惊喜不已。菜肴不仅味道鲜美,而且配料的质地也很到位。
具体来说,三文鱼湿而不腥,鸡肉多汁,蔬菜嫩而不糊。即使是香草藜麦香蒜酱碗中的藜麦也有柔软而耐嚼的质地。
查看我们对 Factor 与 Freshly 的直接比较,了解为什么 Factor 胜出我选择的最佳准备送餐服务。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 无需烹饪
- 适用于许多流行的饮食模式
- 可选择冷冻食物以延长保质期
- 味道和质地都很好
缺点
- 每份价格昂贵
- 植物性膳食选择数量有限
- 只提供单人餐
最适合家庭
HelloFresh
- 我们为什么喜欢它: HelloFresh 每周提供 40 多种菜单选项,包括一些适合儿童的食谱。此外,HelloFresh 价格适中,对于预算有限的家庭来说是更现实的选择。
- 价格: 每份起价 7.49 美元
- 运费: 变化
- 送货地区: 美国所有 48 个相邻的州
- 菜单: Veggie(素食)、快速简便、Pescatarian、家庭友好、健康和健康、肉类和蔬菜
HelloFresh 是有孩子的家庭的理想选择。该服务每周提供 40 多种菜单项可供选择,其中包括许多对年幼孩子有吸引力的菜单项。
大多数食谱都相当简单,可以在 30 分钟或更短的时间内准备好。正因为如此,HelloFresh 也非常适合希望让大孩子参与厨房的家庭。
餐点包含蔬菜和来自世界各地的特色风味,而且大多数仍然适合儿童。
您可以每周订购 2、3、4、5 或 6 餐,每餐 2 或 4 份。
以下是之前用餐的一些例子:
- 金色炸鸡排配烤土豆、西兰花和奶油蜂蜜第戎北斗
- 芝麻沙拉黄瓜烤肉卷
- 烧烤切达干酪汉堡配墨西哥蒜泥蛋黄酱和土豆楔
我们的测试员怎么说
作为一名营养师和两个孩子的妈妈,我很欣赏 HelloFresh 提供了许多仍然对儿童友好的健康选择。我很欣赏这些配料是按食谱组织的,这使得每晚开始晚餐变得很容易。
我的孩子们也很喜欢这些饭菜,尤其是奶油柠檬韭菜酱三文鱼配烤土豆块和柠檬西葫芦。我保存了几张 HelloFresh 食谱卡,以便以后再制作,因为我们非常喜欢这些食谱。
您可以在这篇动手评测中阅读更多关于我尝试 HelloFresh 的经验。
— Healthline 作家 SaVanna Shoemaker,MS,RDN,LD
优点
- 每周超过 40 个菜单选项
- 几个适合儿童的菜单项
- 易于孩子们帮助准备的食谱
缺点
- 额外的运费
- 对于四口以上的家庭来说不是一个好选择
- 不适合有无麸质或素食主义者等饮食需求的家庭
最适合健康饮食者
绿色厨师
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Green Chef 是一项经过认证的健康有机餐包订阅服务,提供食材和易于遵循的说明来制作营养餐点。
- 价格: 每份起价 11.99 美元
- 运费: 9.99 美元
- 送货区域: 大多数美国邮政编码,阿拉斯加、夏威夷和路易斯安那州部分地区除外
- 菜单: Keto + Paleo、地中海、素食、素食、快速健康和无麸质
Green Chef 有六种膳食类型可供选择,可满足多种饮食模式,包括生酮饮食、古饮食和植物性饮食,以及那些只想提高饮食质量的人。
客户可以选择每周、每两周或每月接收发货。
以下是之前菜单项的一些示例:
- 香蒜沙司烤乳清干酪鸡
- 莫吉托花椰菜
- 地中海虾
请记住,由于每餐提供两份、四份或六份,Green Chef 也是家庭的绝佳选择。
我们的测试员怎么说
配得上最佳餐包亚军,绿色厨师餐是最快和最容易制作的,因为许多成分都被切碎或切碎。
也许最重要的是,这些饭菜味道鲜美,而且含有大量蔬菜——这是其他送餐服务经常缺乏的一个方面。在尝试 1 周的绿色厨师餐后阅读我的完整评论。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 适合家庭的食谱和令人兴奋的风味组合的完美组合
- 使用预先计量的成分制作简单的食谱
- 大部分食物的烹饪时间不到 30 分钟
- 轻松跳过或更改您的每周订单
- 经认证的有机公司,提供所有有机农产品和鸡蛋
- 环保包装
缺点
- 不能在膳食计划之间混搭
- 不适用于严重的食物过敏或不耐受
- 额外的运费
最划算的
每个盘子
- 我们为什么喜欢它: EveryPlate 由 HelloFresh 和 Green Chef 的母公司所有,是价格实惠、适合家庭的替代方案,可替代价格更高的套餐服务。
- 价格: 每份起价 4.99 美元
- 运费: 9.99 美元
- 送货区域: 美国毗邻地区的大多数邮政编码
- 菜单: ClassicPlate、VeggiePlate、EasyPlate 和 FamilyPlate
EveryPlate 专为没有饮食限制或偏好的人设计,提供四种膳食计划:ClassicPlate、EasyPlate、FamilyPlate 和 VeggiePlate。 VeggiePlate 计划的特色是蔬菜前向食谱,不一定是素食主义者或素食主义者。
在注册过程中,客户还可以选择每周接收 3-5 餐,每餐 2 或 4 份。
以下是之前菜单项的一些示例:
- 西南邋遢乔斯
- 芝士玉米浓汤
- 古巴风味豆饭碗
我们的测试员怎么说
与此列表中的其他人相比,EveryPlate 的风味和成分搭配并不那么令人兴奋。另外,虽然 EveryPlate 的食材质量很好,但我发现 Green Chef 和 Sunbasket 的肉类和海鲜要好一些。
不过,如果您想以更实惠的价格享受餐包的便利,那么 EveryPlate 是一个不错的选择。毕竟,食材新鲜,食谱易于遵循,饭菜可口。
在我对 EveryPlate 的全面评论中了解更多关于这种预算友好的餐包送货服务的信息。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 实惠
- 适合家庭的口味
- 简单易懂的食谱卡片
缺点
- 额外的运费
- 口味和配料种类有限
- 不适合特殊饮食或严重的食物过敏或不耐受
- 不适合喜欢吃有机食品的人
最适合单身人士
Trifecta 营养
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Trifecta Nutrition 以营养师设计的膳食、有机农产品和人道饲养的肉类为特色,是单身人士或寻求轻松午餐的人的最佳选择之一。
- 价格: 每份起价 10.49 美元
- 运费: 免费的
- 送货区域: 全国
- 菜单: Clean、Paleo、Keto、Vegan、Vegetarian 和 Whole30 已获批准
Trifecta Nutrition 提供新鲜、充分准备的膳食,适合多种流行的饮食模式,旨在营养均衡,并由全食物制成。主菜也不含麸质,糖、盐和饱和脂肪含量低。
为了满足各种需求和偏好,Trifecta 提供每周 5、7、10 或 14 道主菜的膳食计划。您还可以选择将 7 份早餐添加到您的配送中。
请记住,我们会为您选择餐点,但您可以单独购买额外的蛋白质和配菜。
在我们的综合评论中详细了解这种准备好的送餐服务如何支持您的营养目标。
以下是之前用餐的一些例子:
- 韩国烤牛肉
- 藜麦烤球芽甘蓝
- 香蒜酱烤三文鱼
我们的测试员怎么说
Trifecta 的餐点包含大量的各种成分和质地。我还发现这些食物即使在重新加热后也能保持它们的味道和质地。
话虽如此,由于您最多只能避免两种食材,并且为您预先选择了餐点,因此该服务不适合挑食者。我还发现我偶尔需要添加一些额外的香料和调味料来为某些菜肴增添一点魅力。
— Healthline 作家 Rachael Link,MS,RD
优点
- 适合多种流行饮食模式的膳食
- 准备充分的新鲜餐点
- 在无麸质和无花生设施中制造
- 优先考虑有机农产品和人道饲养的肉类
- 食物可以冷冻保存更长时间
缺点
- 不适合挑食者
- 预选餐点
最好的植物餐包
紫萝卜
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Purple Carrot 通过提供创造性的风味和成分组合以及一系列准备好的晚餐,让您可以轻松地吃更多的植物性食物。
- 价格: 套餐起价 9.99 美元,预制餐起价 12.99 美元
- 运费: 免费的
- 送货区域: 美国所有 48 个相邻的州
- 菜单: 植物性
Purple Carrot 迎合素食主义者的需求,为顾客提供营养丰富的植物成分来准备早餐、午餐和晚餐。它还出售预制休闲食品。
送餐服务提供两份和四份的用餐计划,因此是情侣和家庭的不错选择。
以下是之前菜单项的一些示例:
- 芒果釉布鲁塞尔和鹰嘴豆
- 柠檬西葫芦面
- 血橙戳碗
最近,该公司在其产品线中增加了单份预制餐点,包括泰国面条、印度黄油豆腐和奶油芝士通心粉等选项。
我们的测试员怎么说
虽然与我尝试过的其他餐包相比,这些食谱的准备和烹饪时间要长一些,但我很欣赏每道菜的各种口味和质地。
如果您正在寻找以植物为基础的创意食谱,并且不介意在厨房里多花一点时间,那么您很可能会真正喜欢紫胡萝卜。
在我的完整紫胡萝卜评论中阅读更多关于我做的饭菜类型以及他们准备多长时间的信息。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 免运费
- 美味且富有创意的风味
- 无麸质和高蛋白膳食选择
- 简单易学的食谱
- 随时暂停或取消订阅的选项
缺点
- 仅提供素食餐点
- 不适用于严重的食物过敏或不耐受
- 许多膳食都包含传统农产品,如果您喜欢吃有机食品,这并不理想
最佳无麸质送餐服务
新鲜
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Freshly 是市场上少数经过认证的无麸质送餐服务之一。它还因其在外卖和舒适食品经典方面的创造性、更健康的转折而脱颖而出。
- 价格: 每份起价 8.99 美元
- 运费: $6.99–$11.99
- 送货区域: 美国所有 48 个相邻的州
- 菜单: Purely Plant、Signature Collection 和 FreshlyFit
Freshly 是一种送餐服务,提供健康、准备充分的餐点,这些餐点在微波炉中快速重新加热。
Freshly 的所有无麸质餐点均在由 The Gluten Intolerance Group 认证为无麸质的设施中准备,因此您不必担心交叉污染。
Freshly 还提供一些在单独的设施中准备的含麸质餐点。因此,如果您要避免使用麸质,请务必选择标有“无麸质”的食物。
以下是以前的无麸质菜单项目的一些示例:
- 猪肉片
- 农庄烤扁豆意大利面
- 香甜鸡照烧碗
我们的测试员怎么说
新鲜提供我尝试过的任何准备好的送餐服务中最令人兴奋的口味。我也喜欢该公司在传统舒适食品上的健康转折,比如 Farmstead 烤扁豆意大利面和布法罗花椰菜通心粉和奶酪。
然而,我经常发现蔬菜和意大利面的质地有点太软,有时甚至是糊状的,这对某些人来说可能会破坏交易。在我们的完整评论中详细了解 Freshly 的优缺点。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 适合某些常见饮食模式的各种膳食,包括无奶、素食和生酮饮食
- 在经过认证的无麸质设施中准备的无麸质餐点
- 新鲜、从未冷冻、准备充分的餐点
- 各种口味和成分
缺点
- 仅提供单份餐点 - 不适合家庭
- 加热后质地会有点糊状
- 不适合对麸质以外的严重食物过敏或不耐受的人
- 不提供有机农产品
最适合轻松享用午餐
精美的勺子
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Splendid Spoon 的谷物碗、汤和面食可轻松堆叠在冰箱或冰柜中,让您轻松随时享用美味、简单的午餐选择。
- 价格: 每份起价 7.50 美元
- 运费: 免费
- 送货区域: 美国所有 48 个相邻的州
- 菜单: 无麸质、植物性菜单,能够根据饮食需求进行过滤
Splendid Spoon 是一项以植物为基础的送餐服务,提供各种冷冻预制餐点和小吃,所有这些都是纯素和无麸质的。
请记住,根据您的卡路里需求,您可能希望将每道主菜与配菜搭配,例如新鲜水果、植物性酸奶或坚果。
如果您喜欢偶尔囤积您的最爱而不是承诺每周交付,该公司还提供按需包装盒。
以下是一些您可以购买的餐点示例:
- 担担面
- 绿番茄辣椒汤
- 红咖喱面
我们的测试员怎么说
虽然我不喜欢该公司关于健康照和重置日的一些健康声明,但我非常享受我尝试过的每一餐和冰沙。
虽然面条碗是冷冻的,但我发现它们在重新加热后质地很好——我仍然经常渴望素食肉丸和玛丽娜拉面条。我也很欣赏冰沙很好吃,但不会太甜。
通过观看我们的视频评论了解更多关于 Splendid Spoon 的信息。
— Healthline 营养和健身市场编辑 Kelli McGrane,MS,RD
优点
- 食物可以存放在冰箱或冰柜中
- 提供基于订阅和点播的盒子
- 快速且易于再加热
- 冷冻后味道和质地都很好
- 满足某些饮食需求的选项,包括高蛋白、低脂肪、低钠和低碳水化合物
缺点
- 不适用于生酮饮食或古饮食
- 一些关于该公司保健镜头的健康声明并未得到研究的有力支持
- 早餐或午餐可能比晚餐更适合
最佳有机送餐服务
每日收获
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Daily Harvest 的膳食旨在帮助人们吃更多的水果和蔬菜,以可持续采购的农产品为基础,其中大部分是经过有机认证的。
- 价格: 每件起价 5.99 美元
- 运费: 免费
- 送货区域: 美国大陆 95% 的地区
- 菜单: 植物性
Daily Harvest 是一家送餐订阅公司,提供由优质植物成分制成的健康冰沙、小吃和餐点。
事实上,据该公司称,其 98% 的成分都经过有机认证。
虽然该公司以美味和营养丰富的冰沙而闻名,但它也提供燕麦碗、奇亚碗、扁面包、收获碗和能量叮咬。
客户创建自己的盒子,可以每周或每月交付。
以下是一些最畅销的商品:
- 薄荷+可可冰沙
- 球芽甘蓝和芝麻酱收获碗
- 榛子 + 巧克力片
我们的测试员怎么说
总的来说,我发现这些东西很容易准备,特别喜欢冰沙、燕麦碗、奇亚碗和小吃。
然而,一些谷物和收获碗对我来说有点太糊状了,而且没有足够的饱腹感。
在我的 Daily Harvest 评论中详细了解我尝试过的产品以及我最喜欢的产品。
— Healthline 作家 Rachael Link,MS,RD
优点
- 每个食谱中都包含完整的未加工成分,例如新鲜水果和蔬菜、全谷物和坚果
- 轻松取消、跳过或更改您的订单
- 所有商品均不含精制糖、麸质、填充剂和防腐剂
- 餐点是预制、冷冻且易于准备的
- 菜肴味道鲜美,吃起来很愉快
缺点
- 有些食物可能不足以满足主餐的需求
- 冰沙需要大功率搅拌机
- 谷物和收获碗的质地可能对某些人来说太软了
为家庭准备的最好的饭菜
马赛克食品
- 我们为什么喜欢它: Mosaic Foods 提供一系列烘焙即食冷冻食品,让全家人都能享用均衡的素食餐点变得前所未有的轻松。
- 价格: 每份家庭餐 19.95 美元(每份 4.99 美元)
- 运费: 订单满 100 美元免费,否则 8 美元
- 送货区域: 美国东部和西部的大部分主要都会区
- 菜单: 植物性
虽然大多数准备好的送餐服务只提供单份主菜,但 Mosaic 的产品阵容包括为四口之家提供的菜肴。
Mosaic 的所有家庭餐都经过充分准备和冷冻,让您可以在冰箱中保存一堆快速而有营养的晚餐选择。
Like Mosaic’s other prepared meals, the family dinners are plant-based, contain at least four types of vegetables, and are free of added sugar and artificial ingredients.
Here are some examples of Mosaic Family Meals:
- Veggie Pot Pie
- Buffalo Cauliflower Pasta Bake
- Thai Peanut Curry
What our tester says
Mosaic’s Family Meals were a hit in my household. While my husband and son loved the flavors and textures, I appreciated the plant-forward and nutritionally dense ingredients.
Plus, as the entrees are stored, baked, and served in the same container, cleanup was a breeze.
The only downside was how long the meals took to cook. Some, like the BBQ “Meatloaf” &Sweet Potato Mash, took more than 75 minutes in the oven.
— Healthline Nutrition and Fitness Market Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
优点
- offers family-size bake-and-serve frozen dinners
- entrees contain at least four types of vegetables
- creative flavor and ingredient combinations
缺点
- offers only plant-based meals
- not suitable for larger families
- can take 60 minutes or longer to reheat
- limited delivery area
Best for kids
Nurture Life
- Why we love it: Nurture Life provides nutritionally balanced, dietitian-designed meals that are ready in 1 minute or less.
- Price: starts at $6.89 per meal ($3.99 for smoothies)
- Shipping: $8.00 for orders of 6 items; free for orders of 9 or more items
- Delivery area: all 48 contiguous U.S. states
- Menus: kids’ meals, finger foods, smoothies, snacks
Designed by dietitians, Nurture Life makes it easy and convenient to serve your kids healthy meals. In addition to kid-friendly entrees, the service offers superfood smoothies, snack bites, and finger foods — precut entrees that are suitable for babies and toddlers.
Nurture Life meals are free from high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, nitrates, and artificial colors and flavors. They’re also low in added sugar and salt but still packed with kid-friendly flavors.
Nurture Life meals are prepared in a facility that’s free of peanuts and tree nuts, except for coconut. You can also filter meals to avoid common allergens, such as eggs or milk, though there is a risk of cross contamination.
Here are some examples of meals you can select:
- Chicken Bites with Super Veggies
- Beef Taco Pockets with Fiesta Corn
- Salmon Cakes with Peas &Potatoes
Learn more about Nurture Life in our comprehensive review.
What our tester says
As a mom and registered dietitian, I loved how quick the meals were to reheat and that each entree contained a balance of protein, carbs, and vegetables.
My 18-month-old also seemed to be a fan. He particularly loved the egg bites with sweet potatoes and kept asking for more of the Berry-Full smoothie — a win for a veggie-avoidant toddler since the smoothie contains avocado and kale.
I just wish that there were more vegetarian meals and some vegan ones, as my son tends to prefer meatless dishes.
— Healthline Nutrition and Fitness Market Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
优点
- multiple filters to find suitable recipes for your child, including picky eater meals
- peanut- and tree nut-free facility
- nutritionally balanced meals and snacks designed by dietitians
- meals that take less than 1 minute to reheat
- kid-friendly foods that still feature a variety of flavors and ingredients
缺点
- no vegan meal options
- limited variety of vegetarian options
- potential risk for cross contamination with allergens other than peanuts and tree nuts
Best for babies and toddlers
Tiny Organics
- Why we love it: Tiny Organics is a convenient and nutritious way to introduce your little one to new flavors and textures. What’s more, the meals are easily stackable and can be frozen for longer storage.
- Price: starts at $4.69 per meal
- Shipping: $5.99
- Delivery area: all 48 contiguous U.S. states
- Menus: plant-based
It’s a great option for baby-led weaning or for feeding toddlers. Each meal arrives fully prepared and contains 100% certified organic and non-GMO real ingredients with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables.
The meals are also free of major allergens and don’t contain artificial additives or preservatives.
Subscription options include 12 or 24 meals delivered every 1, 2, or 4 weeks.
Here are some of the bestselling meals:
- Apple π Oatmeal
- Coconut Curry
- Baby Burrito Bowl
What our tester says
I really enjoyed having a stash of Tiny Organics meals in my freezer for quick breakfasts and lunches. They were also super convenient to bring with us on trips to the mountains or when my son was staying with his grandparents.
While I initially tried the meals when he was 8 months old, I found that he liked them best after his pincer grasp improved, around the 10-month mark. His favorites were the Oat Em Gee, Bananas Foster, and Coconut Curry.
— Healthline Nutrition and Fitness Market Editor Kelli McGrane, MS, RD
优点
- great for baby-led weaning or toddlers
- meals last for several months in freezer
- no prep work required
- 100% organic, non-GMO whole food ingredients
- easy way to introduce baby to new flavors and textures
- free of major allergens
Cons
- might not be appropriate for babies under 8 months old
- menu options rarely change
A comparison of the best meal delivery services
Here’s a quick look at how our top picks compare:
Full review | Types of meals | Servings | Price per serving | Shipping | Good for | |
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Daily Harvest | Read now | prepared meals | 1 | $5.99–$8.99 | free | plant-based breakfasts, lunches, and snacks |
EveryPlate | Read now | meal kits | 2 or 4 | $4.99–$5.89 | $9.99 | budget-friendly dinners |
Factor | Read now | prepared meals | 1 | $11–$15 | unknown | healthy lunches and dinners |
Freshly | Read now | prepared meals | 1 | $8.99–$11.79 | $6.99–$11.99 | budget-friendly prepared meals |
Green Chef | Read now | meal kits | 2, 4, or 6 | $11.99–$13.49 | $9.99 | healthy meals with organic ingredients |
HelloFresh | Read now | meal kits | 2 or 4 | $7.49–$11.99 | varies | family-friendly dinners |
Mosaic Foods | — | prepared meals | 1 or 4 | $4.99–$10.99 | • free for orders over $100 • $8 for smaller orders | plant-based frozen meals |
Nurture Life | Read now | • prepared meals • smoothies • snack bites | 1 | $3.99–$7.99 | • free for orders of 9+ items • $8 for smaller orders | toddlers and kids |
Purple Carrot | Read now | • meal kits • prepared meals | 1, 2, or 4 | • meal kits: $9.99–$11.99 • prepared meals: $12.99 | free | fully plant-based meal kits |
Splendid Spoon | Read now | prepared meals | 1* | $7.50–$13 | free | smoothies, soups, and bowls |
Sunbasket | Read now | • meal kits • prepared meals | 1, 2, or 4 | • meal kits: $11.49–$14.49 • prepared meals: $9.99–$12.99 | $7.99 | healthy dinners |
Tiny Organics | — | prepared meals | 1 | $4.69–$5.49 | $5.99 | baby-led weaning |
Trifecta Nutrition | Read now | prepared meals | 1 | $10.49–$15.86 | free | low carb meals for singles |
*Splendid Spoon items contain two servings per container. However, most people will likely eat the full container in one sitting. So, the price per serving for Splendid spoon reflects the price per item.
How to shop for a meal kit delivery service
When choosing a meal delivery service, it’s important to consider several factors, including:
- Meal kits versus meal delivery services: If you like to cook and don’t mind prep work, opt for a meal kit company. On the other hand, if you’re short on time or don’t like to cook, a fully prepared meal delivery service is a better option.
- Meals provided: Meal kits are generally geared toward dinner, as they provide larger portions and take longer to cook. Meal delivery services often offer prepared options suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Some even offer snacks and desserts.
- Specialty diets: If you follow a specific dietary pattern, such as vegetarian, vegan, keto, or paleo, it’s important to choose a company that offers several menu choices that are appropriate for you.
- Cost: When selecting a service, have a weekly or monthly food budget in mind. You’ll also want to factor in costs such as shipping and additional groceries you’ll need for the week.
- Servings: Many prepared meal delivery services provide only single-serving meals. In contrast, meal kits often cater to households of two or four, with some even offering up to six servings per meal.
- Sustainability: It’s no secret that meal delivery services use a lot of packaging. However, some companies have made strides to be more eco-friendly by focusing on seasonal or local ingredients and using recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials.
Why choose a meal kit delivery service?
Meal delivery services offer fresh ingredients or chef-crafted prepared meals delivered to your doorstep. There are many reasons why someone might subscribe to one of these services, such as:
- Convenience: The main benefit of a meal kit delivery service is that it can save you time on planning and shopping for meals. Plus, if you opt for a prepared meal delivery service, you don’t even have to worry about cooking.
- Diet adherence or weight loss: If you’re trying to lose weight, a meal kit delivery service can make it easier by providing recipes that are nutritionally balanced and potentially lower in calories to help you meet your goals. Many also offer menus that cater to specialty diets, like keto, Whole30, and vegan.
- Healthier eating habits: Many meal delivery services offer recipes or prepared meals featuring whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables. Many also use healthier cooking methods, such as baking, rather than frying, chicken.
- Exposure to new ingredients: Even the best home cooks can find themselves in a recipe rut. Meal kits offer an easy and delicious way to discover new ingredients, flavors, and cooking methods.
Just keep in mind that with more than 100 meal delivery services on the market, some services are healthier, tastier, or more cost-effective than others.
Be sure to do your research to find a meal delivery service that’s right for your lifestyle needs, budget, and dietary preferences.
Frequently asked questions
Are meal delivery kit services worth it?
Meal delivery services can help you eat healthier while saving time you would spend looking for recipes and going grocery shopping. Because many offer prepared meals, these services can be a great option if you dislike cooking or don’t have the time to cook from scratch.
Plus, even for people who like to cook, meal kits can be a great way to discover new flavor combinations and ingredients.
However, many meal delivery services aren’t cheap and may cost more than cooking meals at home.
Which prepared meal delivery service is the healthiest?
While several prepared meal delivery services can support a healthy diet, Freshly, Factor, and Mosaic Foods stand out for offering balanced meals containing lean proteins, healthy fats, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables.
Which meal delivery service is best for diet and weight loss?
Sunbasket is one of the best meal kit services for weight loss, as it offers a large variety of plans to suit a range of dietary needs and health goals. For example, its Lean &Clean menu provides whole foods-based recipes containing fewer than 600 calories per serving.
It’s also one of the few services with a dedicated menu for the Mediterranean diet — an eating pattern that has been associated with multiple health benefits, including weight loss and a lower risk of chronic disease .
For prepared meals, Trifecta Nutrition, Factor, and Freshly all offer portion-controlled and nutritious meals that can support weight loss.
Which meal delivery service is the cheapest?
EveryPlate is one of the least expensive meal delivery services, with the cost per serving ranging from $4.99–$5.89, depending on the number of meals you select each week. However, keep in mind that there’s also a $9.99 shipping fee on every order.
Purple Carrot is another affordable option. While meal kits start at $9.99 per serving, Purple Carrot is one of the few meal kit services to offer free shipping.
If you’re interested in prepared meals, Daily Harvest is the least expensive for single-serving items, and Mosaic Foods is the cheapest for family-style entrees.
What’s the best meal delivery service for families with young children?
The best meal delivery service for your family depends on the ages and preferences of your kids.
For example, there are several great baby food delivery services, such as Serenity Kids, which offers purees and puffs, and Tiny Organics, which is better suited for baby-led weaning.
If you have slightly older kids, HelloFresh is a great option because it offers a Family Friendly menu to make it easier to find recipes to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, most HelloFresh meals are ready in 30 minutes or less.
底线
Although many meal kit delivery services are available, only some offer both nutritious and delicious options.
The meal delivery services listed above offer healthy and tasty meals, and many also offer dishes that are suitable for popular dietary patterns and people with food allergies.
Use the list above to choose the best meal delivery service based on your lifestyle and nutritional needs.