The best vegan meal delivery brands are making plant-based eating easier than ever. We tasted and reviewed them all.
Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products.
But while following plant-based eating may be better for us and the
Meal delivery services with plant-based menus offer a solution. The best ones, like the ones on our list, offer creative, delicious dishes that are crafted with nutrition in mind. Read on to learn about our testers’ favorites.
Disclaimer: Many of the services below were provided for free by meal delivery service providers. Our reviews and opinions are ours alone, and haven’t been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the meal delivery service companies. Pricing information is current as of publication and is subject to change.
• $10 for smaller orders
• $9.99 to $19.99 otherwise
• $12.99 for 7 items
Plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian: What’s the difference?
Despite often being used interchangeably, there are some key differences between these terms:
- Plant-based: A plant-based diet focuses on minimally processed, whole foods, like vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, and small amounts of lean meat, eggs, and dairy. However, whether and how often animal products are consumed varies from person to person.
- Vegan: A vegan diet avoids all animal products. Veganism is also a lifestyle often associated with and rooted in animal rights. According to the Vegan Society, veganism “excludes … all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.” This means steering clear of any animal byproduct like leather, wool, silk, or suede in addition to animal flesh.
- Vegetarian: A vegetarian diet doesn’t include any meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish, or byproducts of animal slaughter, but it can include eggs and dairy. However, other types of vegetarian diets may also avoid eggs, dairy, and other animal byproducts.
Here are a few other services we tested and considered for this review, but that didn’t quite make the cut.
- Sunbasket (4.6 out of 5): Our testers enjoyed Sunbasket’s meals, but it might be a better option for people who aren’t strictly plant-based. It offers only a few vegetarian options each week, and it doesn’t have a dedicated vegan menu. Read our in-depth Sunbasket review here.
- Hello Fresh (4.2 out of 5): Hello Fresh is an affordable meal delivery service that offers a few vegetarian and vegan menu items each week. Like some other services on our list, it also offers menus that contain animal products. It is transparent about its suppliers for those products, but as shown in a recent chicken welfare report, it has a longer way to go on its key goals. Read our hands-on review of Hello Fresh here.
Every meal delivery service we recommend has been reviewed by registered dietitians and vetted to ensure it aligns with Healthline’s brand integrity standards and approach to well-being. Each service in this article:
- is in compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety and manufacturing regulations
- uses a trusted shipper to handle its food products
- lists all ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts on its website or product packaging
- promotes a healthy approach to well-being
- doesn’t make unsupported health claims on its website or marketing materials
Additionally, we’ve tested more than 30 of the most popular meal delivery services on the market. Testers select a week’s worth of meals from several menus to get a well-rounded view of the types of flavors and ingredients offered.
As part of our testing, we consider several factors, including the ease of the sign-up and meal selection process, the variety and nutritional composition of the meals offered, ingredient quality and freshness, ease of cooking, and, of course, the taste. We score them accordingly.
Our Medical Standards and Insights team has carefully researched and vetted over 11,000 products and services. We fact-check health claims, evaluate menus and ingredients, and look into each brand’s reputation before sharing products and services on Healthline.
To choose the meal delivery services on this page, we considered all the services that passed our vetting process. Then, we personally tested some of them to narrow down our list even further. Read more about how we test meal delivery services.
Yes, many vegan meal subscription services provide pre-prepared meals.
Some exclusively vegan meal subscriptions include Daily Harvest, Mosaic Food, Sprinly, and Splendid Spoon.
Yes, there are numerous options. Our highest-rated, fully vegan meal kit is Purple Carrot.
Meal kits include recipes and ingredients that a person prepares themselves.
Some of the lowest-cost vegan meal delivery services, based on cost per serving, include Daily Harvest, Mosaic Food, and Splendid Spoon.
All these brands offer entirely plant-based menus, with their most affordable meals starting at under $10.
Hello Fresh offers a few vegetarian and vegan menu items each week. Like some other services on our list, it also offers menus that contain animal products.
Blue Apron offers a few plant-based options in both meal kits and prepared meals each week.
However, it does not distinguish between vegetarian and vegan offerings. These meals only promise to be meat-free but not necessarily free of any animal products. You’ll want to read the nutrition labels for each to determine if it is vegan.
Plant-based meal delivery services offer a convenient way to enjoy nutritious meals at home.
The many available plant-based meal delivery services vary in terms of the types of meals and menus they provide.
Be sure to consider factors like menu variety, ingredient quality, cost, availability, and required preparation when selecting the service that’s right for you.
