Yahoo Lifestyle If You Want to Save Time and Money, Try These Healthy Meal Kits
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If You Want to Save Time and Money, Try These Healthy Meal Kits
Let's face it: If there's anything we can do to speed up meal prep, it's worth considering. Even for people who love to cook, working smarter not harder makes it more enjoyable. And it's even more important when you're trying to be healthy. You can't just grab some fast food on the way home to save time. So you do what you can: You find healthy recipes for your slow cooker to set it and forget it, or you rely on your best air fryer recipes to speed up cook time without the oil. Another option to consider? Healthy meal kits! Fresh, pre-portioned groceries are delivered right to your door with a recipe included for you to follow in a few simple steps.
Much like meal delivery services, you simply log on and pick your meals for the week and they get delivered at your scheduled time. No more wasting time in those grocery store lines or worse, wasting money when you have to buy too much for a particular recipe. These food subscription boxes deliver exactly the ingredients you need in the right proportions and that fit your dietary needs, whether you're cooking for two or for a family of six. Keto or low carb, gluten-free or vegetarian―these meal kit services really do cater to every taste and every budget. Some meals cost as little as $5. Plus, they're quick, delicious, and good for you. Does it get any better than that?
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1) Blue Apron
Blue Apron
$7.99
Blue Apron remains one of the most popular meal kit services around thanks to its variety and commitment to good quality. If you're looking for their healthy selection, check out their "wellness" section for nutritionist-approved recipes focused on holistic health. They include low-carb and dishes recommended by their partner, WW.
Blue Apron - 3/13
2) HelloFresh
Hello Fresh
hellofresh.com
$7.49
If you're more of a novice in the kitchen, HelloFresh makes it so easy to feel like a pro. Their directions label the difficulty ratings, so you can pick what's right for your skills. They also make it easy to be healthy. 90% of the ingredients are organic, and the site allows you to select "fit & wholesome" as your meal options. Vegetarian and pescatarian filters are also available!
HelloFresh - 4/13
3) Dinnerly
dinnerly.com
$4.99
With meals starting at just $5, Dinnerly is a great affordable option to meal prep fast and healthy. All of the recipes are easy to sort through with labels like low carb, low calorie, and gluten-free.
Dinnerly - 5/13
4) Sunbasket
$9.99
Sunbasket prides itself on bring the best in organic produce to your doorstep in sustainable packaging. Plus, it offers an incredible array of meal plans for practically every dietary needs like paleo, keto, vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free.
Sunbasket - 6/13
5) Gobble
$8.00
Meal kits save time, no doubt. But if you want to save even more time, go with Gobble. All of their recipes are made in 15 minutes or less. For their healthy options, select "lean & clean" and the recipes will list the calorie counts for you.
Gobble - 7/13
6) Green Chef
Green Chef
$11.99
Unlike some of the other meal prep kit companies, Green Chef has only healthy meal plans in mind. Their options are keto, vegetarian, mediterranean, fast & fit, vegan, gluten-free, and protein packed. So no matter which one you choose, you'll get a healthy, organic, sustainable meal.
Green Chef - 8/13
7) Home Chef
Home Chef
Home Chef
$7.99
Right off the bat, Home Chef asks for dietary preferences, so you can choose either "calorie-conscious" or "carb-conscious" and also select a number of common items to avoid like tree nuts and shellfish. Along with 30 recipes to choose from every week, you can easily swap, upgrade, and add on up to 18 different items to customize each box.
Home Chef - 9/13
8) Purple Carrot
purplecarrot.com
$11.00
If you're looking to go vegetarian, you can skip the filters and go right to Purple Carrot. They only offer plant-based options, making it so easy to stay healthy while also making delicious foods. They also label their recipes when they are gluten-free, soy-free, high in protein, etc., just in case you have further restrictions.
Purple Carrot - 10/13
9) One Potato
Plans start at $77.70
onepotato.com
$8.32
One Potato was developed specifically for families. You can select smaller kid-sized portions if you have little ones, and all recipes are made with non-GMO produce. You can select options like vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free meals, and everything arrives pre-chopped so you save on prep time.
One Potato - 11/13
10) Fresh and Easy
$8.00
Home Chef has a separate meal kit service called "Fresh and Easy" that cuts the preparation needed to just one step. Everything is portioned and chopped for you, so all you have to do is assemble and go. Choose from options like salads and grilled meats and you'll be eating healthy in no time.
Home Chef - 12/13
11) Hungryroot
Hungry Root
Hungryroot
$65.00
If you want the flexibility to get meal kits and groceries at the same time, check out Hungryroot. You get a mix of fresh proteins and vegetables to create quick, ten-minute recipes, plus a premium selection of snacks and pantry staples. Everything gets delivered to your door on a selected weekly schedule.
Hungryroot - 13/13
12) EveryPlate
EveryPlate
$4.99
Another budget-friendly option, EveryPlate offers a "nutrish & delish" selection of the healthiest recipes. You can also sort by spicy meals, so if you prefer a kick in each bite, this box is for you.
EveryPlate
