12 Meal Subscription Services You May Want To Try

These'll let someone else do the grocery shopping for you, no matter your dietary preferences.

1. Gobble promises to help you make your meals in a mere 15 minutes in one pan, which is welcome news for anyone who's short on patience and hates washing dishes. (I err more on the side of 20 minutes, personally, as a total klutz. But that is still quick.)

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Behold my beautiful shrimp dish that I whipped up in a mere 20 minutes when I tried Gobble. Even my southern mama (a tough critic who often feeds me veggies in fritters and bread) raved about it! The packing of individual ingredients were easy to open (not always the case with meal kits!) and there was plenty of the marinade left to drizzle over my plated lunch. I rarely have dressing/sauces/condiments left over in meal kits because I like my food *really* saucy. So this was a wonderful little side benefit! Did I mention that this was my first time marinating shrimp? And this was probably only my third time actually even cooking shrimp! It also made two generous servings of lunch, even though my mom had mentally prepared to have to maybe fix herself something else for lunch. So score one for Gobble in comparison to basically other meal kit I've tried.

Meal types offered: lean and clean (aka, 600 calories or less), classic, or vegetarian

What does it include? Prepped ingredients (think chopping, peeling, and marinating ingredients) arrive done for you, so you can whip up that meal quickly.

Where is it delivered? The continental US, except Montana with limited service in Nebraska and New Mexico.

Prices: 2-Person Plan for $6.99 shipping plus $11.99/serving; 4-Person Plan for $6.99 shipping plus $11.99/serving

Check out recipes like the Honey-Harissa Shrimp shown above here.

2. Home Chef is a fan fave amongst my friend group thanks to its easy instructions and accurate cooking times. Oh, and the food is also great too! (And they offer protein packs and oven-ready meals.)

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Meal types offered: carb-conscious, calorie-conscious, vegetarian, and under-30 minutes

What does it include? Each shipment includes portioned and labeled ingredients (if you don't like the protein offering in a recipe, you can swap it out or double it up). Plus, my friends who swear by it say that the estimated cooking and prep times are the most accurate of any meal kits they've tried.

Where is it delivered? Currently ships to 98% of the US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: $6.99+/serving

You can also get: protein packs (really just packs of meat you can do with as you please) and oven-ready meals (aka, stuff that's already prepped in a container you can put straight in the oven for baking)

Check out recipes like the Pesto shrimp with Israeli couscous and peppers shown above here.

3. Every Plate ranks as one of the most budget-friendly out there without skimping on quality thanks to its fine-tuned selection of 11 weekly recipes available.

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I've given this kit a spin and it keeps it pretty simple (which is how it's also cheaper than most any other kit), with a lot of the same ingredients appearing in your week's recipes picks.

Meal types offered: Prices are low thanks to not catering to special diets and there are 11 varied recipes offered per week. So if you're a vegetarian or have allergies, this may not be the plan for you.

What does it include? Labeled ingredients in an insulated box.

Where is it delivered? The majority of the continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: $8.99 shipping plus $4.99/serving for plans with two servings for two, three, or four meals a week; $4.99/serving for one weekly meal for four servings

Check out recipes like the Cheesy Black Bean Tostadas here.

4. Daily Harvest is an organic freezer staple for anyone who lives off of smoothies, oat bowls, soups, flatbreads, and other scrumptious things but can't quite get around to buying ingredients like pine pollen and black sesame.

Daily Harvest

If Daily Harvest sells it, I've tried it (and really loved it). Their latest venture isn't a complete meal kit, *but* mylk (aka almond or almond and vanilla milk) that you can get frozen in cubes for easier storage. Come on, that's just genius and total bait for a creature of convenience like me.

Meal types offered: smoothies, mylk, harvest bowls, flatbreads, soups, oat bowls, chia bowls, scoops, bites, and lattes

What does it include? Frozen ingredients in the cups or containers seen here (excluding a liquid like water or your fave type of mylk if your smoothie or soup requires it) in a box with a dry ice pack. As soon as your order arrives transfer it to your freezer or immediately enjoy. Packaging is compostable and recyclable (made from plants!).

Where is it delivered? Ships to 95% of the continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: plans start at $5.99/item and can be tailored to weekly or monthly

Check out the Acai + Cherry smoothie featured above. (I've had it and it's gooooood.)

5. Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon lets you choose from 29 original Martha Stewart-approved meals each week you can execute in six steps and about 30 minutes. And that's a good thing. (Sorry.)

Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon

Meal types offered: health and diet, vegetarian and vegan, meat and fish, under 30 minutes, and family-friendly

What does it include? Ships in a chilled delivery box with labeled ingredients and recipe cards.

Where is it delivered? Most of the continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: $8.99 shipping plus $10.99/serving for two servings for two meals; $9.49/serving for two servings for three meals; $8.99/serving for two servings for four or five meals; $8.49/serving for six servings; $8.99/serving for four servings for two meals; $7.99/serving for four servings for three or four meals; $7.49/serving for five servings for four meals; $6.99/serving for six servings

Check out similar items to the Chicken Milanese with Cucumber-Arugula Salad above here.

6. Blue Apron is definitely one you've heard of thanks to its mouthwatering recipes showing up in your Insta feed and its years around the meal-kit block. Also it now has a market of kitchen tools and wines. WINES, PEOPLE!

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Meal types offered: meat, fish, Beyond Meat, WW-approved, diabetes-friendly, and health-conscious

What does it include? Ingredients are sourced from hundreds of family-run farms. Measured ingredients you need (including spics) come in your delivery. Check out info on recycling the delivery packaging here.

Where is it delivered? All locations in the continental US.

Prices: free shipping for all plans except for two servings and two meals per week (which costs $7.99 shipping; $9.99/serving for two servings and two or three meals a week; for four servings and priced per serving, $8.99/two meals a week, $7.99/three meals a week, $7.49/four meals a week; for nonmeat options it's $9.99/serving for two or three meals a week

You can also get: wine

Check out similar items to the Baked Polenta and Eggs with Mushrooms & Crispy Sage here.

7. Freshly sells pre-cooked meals that are ready to go in the microwave. If you're super busy but want to eat something that doesn't *taste* like a microwave meal, this is an excellent bet.

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I've tried these myself (they really don't taste like microwave meals!) and my coworker Mallory Mower SWEARS by them. Plus I'm sure one of my neighbors lives off of them judging by the weekly box sitting in our apartment building lobby.

Meal types offered: feel-better food, home bistro, market day meals, one-bowl nourishers, takeout twists, and whole comfort

What does it include? One meal with one serving in a microwave-ready tray. Keep 'em in the fridge 'til you're ready to eat! It completely cuts out the meal prep work.

Where is it delivered? Areas within the continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: $11.49/meal for four meals a week; $9.49/meal for six meals a week; $8.99/meal for 10 meals a week; $8.49/meal for 12 meals a week

Check out similar items to the Seared Top Blade Steak with Pico de Gallo & Calabacitas featured above here.

8. Purple Carrot features plant-based meals that'll make your meatless meals more appetizing than your go-to pasta dish whether you're full-on vegan or skip the meat every once in a while (like me!). I've tried it and, TBH, forgot I was eating from a vegan meal plan!

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Meal types offered: high protein, gluten-free, and chef's choice (aka, gourmet)

What does it include? Shipments include all the labeled ingredients you need to make your meal (except for vegetable and olive oil, salt, pepper, and nondairy milk) in an insulated box with non-toxic ice packs and mostly recyclable packaging.

Where is it delivered? The continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code. Depending on your location, your weekly delivery will arrive on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Prices: free shipping and $11.99/serving for two servings and three or four dinners per week; $9.99/serving for four servings and two or three dinners a week

Check out similar items to the bowl of Roasted Cauliflower, Zucchini, and Red Sauce shown above here.

9. HelloFresh has lots and lots of stellar reviews on the internet (and as you and I both know, people do NOT hold back on the internet), and the level of satisfaction likely has to do with each recipe undergoing 200 test runs before it's shipped to customers.

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I'm currently one-box deep into a subscription of HelloFresh and find it super flavorful and not too much trouble. (IDK how many times I can emphasize that I'm not too great in the kitchen.) I love using it as a way to catch up on my true-crime podcasts while I'm not looking at a screen!

Meal types offered: meat and veggies, veggies, family-friendly, calorie-smart, quick and easy, and pescatarian

What does it include? Easy-to-read recipes, farm-sourced ingredients, and labeled ingredients you can put straight in the fridge 'til you're ready to cook.

Where is it delivered? The continental US. Check availability by entering your zip code

Prices: $8.99 shipping plus $12.49/serving for two servings for two meals a week; $12.49/serving for two servings for three, four, or five meals a week; $8.99/serving for four servings for two meals per week; $7.49/serving for four servings for three or four meals per week

Check out similar items to the Sweet Soy Mushroom Tacos featured above here.

10. Sunbasket runs the gamut when it comes to meals tailored to your dietary needs and preferences. *And* there's a 100% money-back guarantee within seven days of receiving your order!

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Meal types offered: Paleo, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, vegan, under 600 calories, or under 20 minutes

What does it include? Measured and labeled organic ingredients (unless otherwise noted in a delivery) in in recyclable and compostable packaging.

Where is it delivered? The continental US, excluding some zip codes in Montana, North Dakota, and New Mexico

Prices: $11.99+/serving for two for two meals a week; $9.99+/serving for two servings for three meals a week; $8.99+/serving for two servings for four meals a week; $8.99+/serving for four servings for two, three, of four meals a week

You can also get: pre-pepped (all the cutting/slicing done for your) and oven-ready (everything prepped and in a container, ready to put in the oven), breakfast, pasta and sauce, protein, and snacks

Check out similar items to the creamy mushroom penne with baby spinach and almonds shown above here.

11. Dinnerly fits into a variety of budgets without requiring you to tackle a whole bunch of chopping and slicing (the secret to achieving both is recipes with fewer ingredients).

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Meal types offered: some vegetarian options

What does it include? Fewer ingredients for each meal (approximately six) and no recipe card (you get digital ones!) in an insulated box with ice packs.

Where is it delivered? Most of the contiguous US.

Prices: $8.99 shipping plus $5.29/serving for two servings three times a week; $4.99/serving for two servings four or five times a week; $4.89/serving for two servings six times a week; $4.99/serving for three servings three or four times a week; $4.89/serving for three servings five times a week; $4.69/serving for three servings six times a week

Get similar items to the Cheesy Ravioli with Fontina Cheese seen above here.

12. Splendid Spoon offers up plant-based smoothies, soups, and bowls that are ready to eat. They're even appetizing enough to lure in the most avid beef eaters!

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I've also had the pleasure of trying out this meal kit. I found the meatless bowls pretty filling for lunch, though I had to season it more to my personal liking. (I really like to season food and find that I prefer more seasoning than recipes often recommend. Blame my southern mama.) The smoothies are really tasty and for the ~week that I tried out the service, I woke up looking forward to trying the new one each morn!

Meal types offered: everything is plant-based, and gluten- and GMO-free; smoothies for breakfast, and soups, noodles, and bowls for lunch and dinner

What does it include? Pre-made smoothies ready to drink, noodles, and bowls and soups you can heat if you'd like.

Where is it delivered? The continental U.S.

Prices: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Reset plan for $185 with five smoothies, five soup and grain bowls, five noodles, and five light soups weekly; Breakfast + Lunch + Reset plan for $135 with with five smoothies, five bowls, and five light soups weekly; Breakfast + Lunch plan for $95 for five smoothies, and five soup and grain bowls weekly; Lunch plan for $65 with five soup and grain bowls weekly; Breakfast plan for $65 with five smoothies weekly

Check out similar items to the Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Noodles featured above here.

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