Healthy Food That Delivers

Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by

Meal delivery services are a great way to save time on meal prep and enjoy fast, delicious dishes at home.

However, some meal delivery services use lots of additives, fillers, and preservatives.

That’s why we compiled a list of meal delivery services that provide fresh, balanced, nutritious meals made with high quality ingredients.

Healthy Food That Delivers

  1. Home Chef
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Perfect for: Serious foodies.

Details: There are 13 meal options each week with Home Chef (we’re currently eyeing an incredibly delicious-looking scallop and corn chowder with crispy jalapeños), making it ideal for those looking to please picky, high-brow palates or those who love the finer things in life. And the service makes it far more affordable—and convenient—than it would be to shop for these ingredients on their own. As a bonus, you can filter meal options when you’re filling your box to see only low-calorie entrées.

Cost: $59 for three meals for two people; includes all sauces, salts, and oils.

What customers are saying: “Been a loyal customer for almost two years and love the customer service and quality of the products! It has been a lifesaver for a busy working mom. So happy when I get home on Friday night and don’t have to hit the traffic and stores to get dinner for the family. Thanks, HC.” —Audrey E.

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  1. Gobble
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    Perfect for: Busy parents who have less than 15 minutes to make dinner but still want a home-cooked meal.

Details: Gobble’s chefs are all about doing the prep work for you so you don’t have to spend time peeling, chopping, or marinating. This service also has options for every kind of diet, including gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and vegetarian. With all of the ingredients ready, each meal takes only 15 minutes to put together, which means it’ll taste homemade without all of the additional time usually needed. With options that range from souvlaki-marinated salmon with Greek orzo salad to Parmesan-crusted chicken with lemon-basil orzo salad, there are so many dishes to look forward to.

Cost: The two-person plan provides six meals weekly at $11.99 each, which is $71.94 a week plus $6.99 for shipping. The four-person plan provides 12 meals each week at $11.99 each, which is $143.88 weekly plus $6.99 for shipping. First-time buyers can get their initial six dishes for $36, translating to more than a few free meals.

Availability: Gobble delivers throughout the continental United States. You can check availability here.

What customers are saying: “I’ve been a Gobble subscriber for the past six months and am still excited to see what recipes are coming up for the next few weeks. Gobble provides quick, delicious, cuisine-diverse options that make cooking during the workweek a breeze.” —Olivia W.

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  1. Sunbasket
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Details: Sunbasket offers fresh meals for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians—plus for those who are managing diabetes or adhering to gluten-free and paleo diets. Whatever your preferences, you’ll find a Sunbasket healthy-food bundle for any dietary needs. It offers organic produce, whole foods, and antibiotic- and hormone-free meats and seafood. Plus, everything comes in recyclable, enviro-friendly packaging. But the best part is Sunbasket promises each recipe can be thrown together in 30 minutes or less. And they even have prepped meals that require zero cooking at all—just heat them up in the oven or microwave. Options include chipotle shrimp and Cajun-spiced potato over romaine salad and creamy mushroom penne with baby spinach and almonds.

Cost: $36.94 for your first box, which provides three meals for two people.

Availability: You can check Sunbasket service availability here.

What customers are saying: “I’ve been using Sunbasket for about five years both in California and when I moved out to Georgia, and I love the quality of the organic ingredients and the variety of Asian dishes that they have.” —Lindsay H.

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  1. EveryPlate
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    Perfect for: Someone looking for the best value.

Details: EveryPlate is all about being more accessible and providing great meals for a fraction of the price of other meal subscription services. All its recipes are easy to follow and take around 30 minutes to complete from start to finish. A great bonus is that each week’s meals come shipped in recyclable, climate-smart packaging.

Cost: Your first delivery will get you 18 meals for only $3.33 each with free shipping. After that, you select three meals from each menu at $4.99 a meal.

Availability: EveryPlate is available in the majority of the continental U.S. After your zip code is entered during checkout, you’ll receive a confirmation on whether they ship to your area.

What customers are saying: “I’m pretty impressed with EveryPlate. The meals are delicious and the recipes offer a bit more than just barebones cooking.” —Lindsey

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  1. Purple Carrot
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    Perfect for: Vegans, vegetarians, or plant lovers.

Details: With new vegan recipes every week, Purple Carrot is the most convenient way to eat more plant-based meals. You can choose from three different meal plans: Chef’s Choice, which features innovative dishes and seasonal ingredients; Quick & Easy, with a focus on dishes that are ready in 30 minutes or less; and High Protein, which features incredibly satisfying dishes with 20-plus grams of protein per serving. Allegedly Gisele Bündchen is a fan, which should be enough of a selling point, but eating a plant-based diet is also good for you and the environment. Everyone wins!

Cost: Each week you choose three dinners that serve two people at $12 a plate, or $72 a week.

Availability: Purple Carrot delivers to the contiguous 48 states; you can check availability here.

What customers are saying: “Purple Carrot reignited my excitement around healthy eating. It showed me veganism doesn’t have to be boring or lack flavor, and continuously mixed it up to keep things interesting from week to week.” —Erin Parker

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