8 Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services, According to Dietitians

Purple Carrot is a plant-based meal delivery service that offers prepared, ready-to-eat meals and traditional meal kits. With either option, you can also add grocery items to your order. All meals are easy to prepare and can meet many dietary restrictions including gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free. New customers will receive $20 off their first order from Purple Carrot.

How it works: Choose either meal kits or fully prepared meals that just need to be heated. Meal kits serve two or four people, and you can enjoy three or four meals per week. Prepared meals are available as individual servings. Customize your order by choosing gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free and soy-free options. The menu changes weekly and customer favorites for traditional meal kits include General Tso’s tofu with quinoa and broccoli and smoky portobello tacos with jalapeño cashew sauce and Spanish rice. Popular prepared meal choices include Thai peanut noodles and cauliflower cream mac n’ cheese with pesto, among others.

Lab Lowdown: Our testers loved that this service encouraged them to try new flavors and food combinations. Many commented that the included recipe booklet was super easy to follow. One user exclaimed, this service was "more healthy and contained less sodium and fat" than other services they tried. Another tester said, "the meals were so delicious and fast and easy to make."

Green Chef continuously scores high marks with our testers and experts for its flavorful and creative chef-crafted meals. This company offers easy-to-prepare dishes that can be ready to eat in 45 minutes or less. Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic company and offers a variety of vegan menu options every week that include plant-based proteins and grains in addition to veggies.

How it works: Create your box by selecting the vegan option, then choose your box size or however many people will be eating. Choose either three or four meals each week. Pre-measured ingredients for each recipe are delivered weekly. Favorite vegan options include meals like bahārāt-spiced couscous salad and kale and bean stuffed peppers.

Lab lowdown: Our testers continue to give this service high scores for quality ingredients, freshness and variety of meals and recipes. One tester said, "The quality of the food was exceptional. I was very satisfied with the freshness and taste of the meals. Just yummy!" Another tester commented, "I was so impressed with all the portions and freshness of the products. All the meals we made were super easy to prepare." Multiple testers commented on the convenience of having all ingredients pre-measured, the creative and inventive recipes and the delicious flavors.

Sakara has stood the test of time by supplying creative, flavorful plant-based, organic meals for over 10 years. All options are vegan, gluten- and dairy-free, non-GMO and refined-sugar-free.

How it works: Choose from two-, three- or five-day plans. You can also order just breakfast, lunch or dinner during any given week. All meals are delivered fresh and ready to eat. Menus rotate weekly and include favorites such as cacao chip and almond waffles, sweet potato burgers and classic cobb salad with shiitake mushrooms and coconut "bacon." Ingredients are chosen seasonally, changing often so you’re never bored.

Lab lowdown: Sakara is a favorite among our testers because of the fresh and inventive ingredients, generous portion sizes and attention to detail. Our registered dietitians appreciate the high-quality ingredients used. Testers that were new to a plant-based diet felt this service made the transition a "wonderful experience." One tester responded, "the ingredients, flavors and overall variety of the meals were really lovely. As someone who cooks nonstop, I was impressed with the combinations and creative ingredients."

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Veestro offers exclusively vegan fully prepared individual meals using organic ingredients (when possible) with many gluten-free and soy-free options. It was founded by a brother and sister team with the philosophy that “simply more plants are better, however and whenever you can.”

How it works: Begin by selecting to receive 10, 20 or 30 meals that can be stored in your fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for eight weeks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available. You can also customize your meals by selecting dietary preferences including low-sodium (containing less than 500 mg of sodium per meal), <500 calorie, low-fat, vegan and vegetarian options. All meals arrive prepared and only require heating in the oven or microwave. Menu items include options such as kung pao cauliflower, baked vegetable ziti and fudge brownies.

Lab lowdown: Our testers loved that the meals are quick and easy requiring minimal prep time and the portion sizes are generous. One tester responded, “I would recommend this service to anyone looking for delicious pre-made plant-based meals.” Our registered dietitians appreciate the thoughtful ingredients used, the attention to lower sodium and the transparent nutrition profile available with each recipe.

This female-founded company was started by French Culinary Institute-trained chef Nicole Centeno who is also the co-CEO and a mom to three young children. The company was founded 10 years ago with a line of soups and now offers 100% gluten-free, non-GMO and plant-based smoothies, soups, grains bowls and noodles.

How it works: Pick a plan that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner or a combination of the three. You can also customize your meals by choosing from over 50 ready-to-eat meals each week. Choose to receive deliveries weekly, every other week or monthly. There are also "on-demand" boxes available so you can order your favorites without a subscription. Popular menu items include chocolate cherry smoothies, cauliflower tikka soup and vegan meatballs and marinara noodles.

Lab lowdown: Our registered dietitians love the nutrient-dense, high-quality ingredients. Testers loved that this service provided healthy meals that were ready to heat and eat. One tester commented that the smoothies and soups contained ingredients they "really enjoyed" and would have never tried otherwise. Another tester said, "It was nice to feel that I could open the fridge and not feel overwhelmed."

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Sprinly offers individual and prepared vegan fresh-not-frozen meals. All menu items are created by chefs and nutritionists and are free from refined sugars, artificial preservatives and gluten. According to co-founder Ray Lui, "We have the mindset of thinking about how we can always add more nutrition to our meals. Therefore, instead of breadcrumbs or flour to bind our plantballs, we tested many variations and figured out a way to use superfoods, organic flaxseeds and chia seeds as our binder." Meals can be ready to heat and eat in three minutes or less, providing a great option for those on the go.

How it works: Choose a plan that includes 6, 12 or 18 meals per week. Menus change weekly and you can skip weeks, change plans or cancel at any time. Favorite menu options include selections such as mac and "cheese" with steamed broccoli, Indian roasted vegetable curry, Amalfi lentil bolognese pasta and cashew "parm."

Lab lowdown: Our registered dietitians appreciate the creative nutrient-dense plant-based ingredients. Testers loved the convenience factor of the prepared meals and flavorful ingredients. Take note that menu options remain limited with only six choices per week.

Hungryroot is more than your typical food delivery service; through its online platform, you can order ready-to-eat meals and groceries. All items are free from partially hydrogenated oils, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and artificial preservatives.

How it works: Users complete an online quiz to identify food preferences and curate groceries and recipes to suit their tastes. Multiple dietary preferences can be met and include dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and keto friendly. Choose either meal kits or groceries — or both if preferred. The smallest plan starts at $70 and consists of three two-serving meals. New products are launched monthly, and popular plant-based options include braised lemongrass tofu nuggets, spicy refried red beans and the "cult favorite" almond chickpea cookie dough and black bean brownie batter.

Lab lowdown: This service is rated one of the highest amongst users because it is so easy to prepare, portion sizes are generous and it can be great for family meals. One tester said, "It was so fresh, the variety was amazing and everything was so quick to put together. Loved that everything came precut and prepackaged." Another tester commented, "The quality of the ingredients was amazing, the variety was excellent, I loved everything in the shipment and the recipes are easy to follow."

Mosaic Foods is a newer edition to the plant-based meal delivery scene. This company offers both vegan and vegetarian flash-frozen, ready-to-heat-and-eat meals that are fit for the entire family. Vegan options include veggies bowls, family meals, smoothies, soups and oat bowls. In addition, Mosaic has partnered with some of New York City's top chefs to create Mosaic+, restaurant-quality meals that can be delivered straight to your door.

How it works: Begin by selecting your plan, which includes 6, 12 or 18 options per box. Fill your box with your choice of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and side options. Customize your selections by choosing from vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free, nut-free and/or high-protein dishes. Delivery is available every one to four weeks. Popular menu items and customer favorites include peanut tofu bowls, coconut chickpea curry and tangy Thai stir fry.

Lab lowdown: Our testers and experts loved the flavorful plant-based meals and generous portion sizes as well as the option to order family meals that can serve up to four people. One tester commented that the meals "made eating plant-based so easy! The variety and flavors were amazing. Fast food the healthy way." While another tester said, "Finally, healthy plant-based meals that my kids can also enjoy!"