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Simply Recipes / Designed by Amelia Manley
If piling your plate with fresh, organic food is your aim (and you don’t care to cook), a meal delivery service may be the way to go. With a number of choices to explore, we did the research for you and culled what we consider to be the best options for organic meals.
Below you’ll find a range of services for every kind of customer. Read on to find the best organic meal delivery service that’s right for you.
Best Organic Meal Delivery Services of 2023
- Best Overall: Sunbasket
- Best Value: Daily Harvest
- Best Variety: Green Chef
- Best for Fitness: Trifecta
- Best for Kids: Little Spoon
- Best Vegan: Sprinly
- Best for Keto and Paleo: Factor
- Best Prepared Meals: The Good Kitchen
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Best Overall: Sunbasket
Sunbasket
Key Specs
Starting Price: $9.99 per serving
Delivery Area: 46 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
Sunbasket has a nutritious, inspired menu of options at a budget-friendly price.
Pros
Vibrant, interesting flavors
Deep commitment to organic food and sustainability
Good value
Cons
Doesn’t offer single-serving meals
No breakfast offerings made in-houseOverview
You’ll find a range of offerings on Sunbasket's rotating menu, from classic beef stew to Korean kimchi fried rice. Every entree includes calorie information and you can filter your options based on dietary needs. In addition to ready-made food, Sunbasket has meal kits, so if you are in the mood to cook, you're covered. The service also has a large selection of grocery items, such as yogurt, oatmeal cups, bottled smoothies, washed salad greens, bread, and Impossible plant burgers.Pricing and Plans
Meal Kits: start at $11.49 per serving (price varies depending on selection)
Fresh & Ready Meals: start at $9.99 per serving (price varies depending on selection)Meals We Tried
Meal Kits:
Sea scallops over fresh fettuccine with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach
Snapper with romesco, vegetables, and almonds
Burmese chicken and sweet potato curry
Sirloin strip tacos with zucchini scallion salsaPrepared Meals:
Broccoli mac and cheese
Chicken chow mein with broccoli, mushroom, and toasted garlic
Beef donburi rice bowl with edamame and kimchi-lime vegetables
Burrito bowl al pastor with plant-based Impossible Beef -
Best Value: Daily Harvest
Daily Harvest Key Specs
Starting Price: $6.79 per serving
Delivery Area: 48 states
Products Arrive: FrozenWhy You Should Try It
Daily Harvest has a menu of hundreds of organic, plant-based items at a budget-friendly price.Pros
Convenient meal options
Organic ingredients
Huge selection
Cons
Portions tend to be small
Overview
Daily Harvest may have started out as a smoothie company, but has since expanded to include an affordable variety of other organic breakfast items, savory grain and veggie bowls, soups, snacks, flatbreads, and frozen desserts. Most food comes in the same type of recyclable cups as the smoothies, all frozen. All you have to do is empty the contents in a bowl for microwaving or a pot for heating and your meal is ready to eat. You can customize your box of plant-based menu items that emphasize fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods.Pricing and Plans
When placing orders, you'll first need to select a "box" size—either Small (9 items), Medium (14 items), or Large (24 items). Then, simply fill the box with whatever menu selections you like. While pricing depends on what you order, Daily Harvest offers volume-based discounts; the more items you buy, the more money you'll save.Meals We Tried
Mint and cacao smoothie
Mango papaya smoothie
Hazelnut and chocolate bites
Tomatillo and pepper flatbread
Portobello and pesto flatbread
Sweet potato and wild rice hash
Brussels sprouts and tahini harvest bowl
Spinach and shiitake grits -
Best Variety: Green Chef
Key Specs
Starting Price: $11.99 per serving
Delivery Area: 48 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
Green Chef's certified organic status and impressive menu set it apart from the rest.Pros
Certified organic company
Extensive plant-based menu
Signature spice blends
Cons
No customizationOverview
Green Chef provides meal kits full of high-quality organic ingredients. The rotating weekly menu includes 30 globally-inspired recipes featuring house spice blends and sauces. Meals accommodate multiple dietary plans and preferences, including keto, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Testers also appreciated the company’s commitment to sustainability: the company is 100% carbon offset, and touts its carbon footprint as being 25% lower than meals made from store-bought groceries.Pricing and Plans
3 meals with 2 servings each: $13.49 per serving
4 meals with 2 servings each: $12.99 per serving
2 meals with 4 servings each: $12.99 per serving
3 meals with 4 servings each: $12.49 per serving
4 meals with 4 servings each: $11.99 per serving
3 meals with 6 servings each: $11.99 per serving
4 meals with 6 servings each: $11.99 per serving
Shipping: $9.99Meals We Tried
Harissa-spiced shrimp
Sesame ginger bavette steak and shrimp
Middle Eastern-style chickpea bowls
Maple glazed carrots with figs -
Best for Fitness: Trifecta
Trifecta Key Specs
Starting Price: $11.92 per serving
Delivery Area: 50 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
Trifecta takes all the work out of preparing meals for folks focused on weight loss and fitness.
Pros
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
Money-back guarantee
Prioritizes sustainability
Cons
More expensive than other services
Overview
Trifecta's website is clean, fresh, and fairly easy to navigate. The food, while not super innovative, is appealing. The meal service emphasizes organic sourcing and uses ingredients such as grass-fed beef and sustainably caught seafood. A dietitian plans each menu item to make sure they fit within dietary parameters and the brand puts a big emphasis on minimizing environmental impact.Pricing and Plans
Trifecta offers set meal plans built around five dietary choices: Clean, Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, and Vegan. The service provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the cost is between $99 and $110.99 for the minimum of seven meals per week.Meals We Tried
Kung pao grilled chicken with broccoli and roasted sweet potato
Beef skillet with roasted sweet potato and marinated cabbage
Herb-roasted cod with walnut basil pesto and vegetables
Slow-cooked rosemary thyme beef with root vegetables
Salmon Mexican bowl with tomato salsa and vegetables
Ginger shrimp with herb-marinated sweet potato
Cajun chicken andouille sausage and roasted vegetables
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Best for Kids: Little Spoon
Little Spoon Key Specs
Starting Price: $5.99 per serving
Delivery Area: 48 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
Little Spoon provides a wide range of options for babies and children, crafted from organic and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.Pros
Healthy food with plenty of kid appeal
Wide range of baby purees
Food arrives fresh and can be frozen
Cons
Cost will add up for multiple kids
Overview
Little Spoon is ideal for the overwhelmed parent looking for an easy fix for their kid’s dinner. It offers a rotating menu of 100% organic purees for babies. Once little ones are ready for table food, they can graduate to “Plates," a menu of 31 meals that strike a balance of being kid-friendly and also nutritious. Plates meals rely on 80% organic ingredients, are preservative-free, and source quality animal protein. The food arrives on BPA-free plates that are reusable and dishwasher-safe.
Pricing and Plans
4 meals per week: $7.49 per serving
6 meals per week: $6.99 per serving
9 meals per week: $6.49 per serving
12 meals per week: $5.99 per servingMeals We Tried
Broccoli bites with sweet potato carrot poppers and green beans
Chicken nuggets with veggie patties with breading and sweet potato carrot poppers and broccoli
Whole wheat penne with veggie marinara and mini turkey kale meatballs
Mac and three cheese with invisible butternut squash carrots
Chicken pot stickers, brown rice, quinoa veggie stir fry, and edamame
Turkey rice ball with sweet potato mash
Three cheese egg bites with sweet potato hash
Turkey kale patty bites with veggie millet poppers and carrots -
Best Vegan: Sprinly
Key Specs
Starting Price: $16.05 per serving
Delivery Area: 50 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
Sprinly’s organic meal service is ideal for busy people who don’t have time to cook, delivering prepared meals that can be ready to eat in minutes.Pros
Variety of flavors
Organic ingredients
Mix-and-match menu
Cons
No options for larger serving sizes
PriceyOverview
Sprinly offers a rotating menu with plenty of meal options for vegans, all of which are made with fresh, high-quality, gluten-free ingredients. The meals are produced in gluten-free facilities and don’t contain added sugars or preservatives. If you’re short on time, this service may be for you, as the meals are delivered fully prepared and ready to heat. Plans are flexible, allowing you to build your menu based on the flavors you prefer, and are easy to pause or cancel at any time.Pricing and Plans
6 meals per week: $109
12 meals per week: $199
18 meals per week: $289Meals We Tried
Citrus detox salad with beets and fresh oranges
Roasted tahini “butter” sweet potatoes with red rice and sweet lemon kale
Royal beet medallions with ancient quinoa and greens
Kenko spiralized vegetable bowl with tofu & shiitake
Pasta primavera with gluten-free pasta and cashew “parm”
Mac and “cheese” with steamed broccoli -
Best for Keto and Paleo: Factor
Factor75
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Key Specs
Starting Price: $11 per serving
Delivery Area: 48 states
Products Arrive: Fresh
Why You Should Try It
This service has a simple, straightforward approach to delivering meals tailor-made for specific diets, such as keto and lower-calorie.Pros
Can order just four meals
Clean attractive packaging
Rotating menu
Cons
Minimal offerings for plant-based eaters
Not many breakfast itemsOverview
Factor is one of the easier-to-navigate meal service websites. The meals are almost entirely dinner entrees and everything is packaged up in tidy boxes that can be ordered in sets of four, six, eight, 10, 12, and 18. Meals can be filtered based on dietary goals, such as keto and meat-free. The company has a rotating list of menu items that appear fresh and interesting, such as parmesan pesto chicken and a keto poblano bowl. It also offers a complimentary consultation with a registered dietitian.Pricing and Plans
4 meals per week: $15 per serving
6 meals per week: $12.83 per serving
8 meals per week: $12.38 per serving
12 meals per week: $11.50 per serving
18 meals per week: $11 per servingMeals We Tried
Mango salsa salmon with coconut rice and black beans
Creamy parmesan chicken with broccoli and tomatoes -
Best Prepared Meals: The Good Kitchen
The Good Kitchen Key Specs
Starting Price: $11.50 per serving
Delivery Area: 50 states
Products Arrive: FreshWhy You Should Try It
With a rotating menu of nutritious pre-made meals, The Good Kitchen is our pick for busy folks who want an organic meal without the hassle of cooking.Pros
Multiple diets accommodated
Site easy to filter for allergens and sensitivities
Transparent sourcing informationCons
Can’t choose delivery datesOverview
Meals from the Good Kitchen are gluten-, soy-, and refined sugar-free and arrive fresh and ready to heat—perfect for customers with a busy schedule. You can select anywhere from six to 12 meals from the large menu, and while you can’t pick a delivery date, you’ll get shipment tracking updates to keep you informed of when your next organic meal will arrive.Pricing and Plans
Shipping costs are not included in the price and vary by location.6 meals per week: $98.87
8 meals per week: $129.86
10 meals per week: $157.66
12 meals per week: $180.18Meals We Ordered
Beef shepherd’s pie
Bison and beef sloppy joe with potato leek gratin
Chicken satay with cilantro rice and broccoli
Chili lime chicken with fajita vegetables and cilantro cauliflower rice
Miso glazed wild boar meatballs and hibachi zucchini
Tomato, asparagus, and spinach frittata with Yukon potato hash
Final Verdict
When it comes to organic meal delivery services, there is no shortage of options. It’s a matter of finding the best fit for you. For overall tasty, nutritious, everyday food at a fair price, Sunbasket is our top pick. If your aim is weight loss or getting in the right macros to meet your fitness goals, Trifecta is the ticket. For families with little ones, Little Spoon has you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Healthy Is the food From an Organic Meal Delivery Service?
Every one of the services in our roundup places a significant emphasis on nutrition. They all focus on whole foods, mostly (or entirely) organic ingredients, and plenty of fresh produce. In some cases, they have registered dietitians on staff to work with the chef to make sure dietary goals are met.
How Are These Meals Packaged?
All of these services send fresh food in recyclable or compostable packaging that can be stored in the refrigerator until they're ready to heat. Some, such as Little Spoon, are freezer-friendly as well. Each service has different guidelines on how long the food will keep.
What if I Have a Food Allergy or Intolerance?
While these services do allow some filtering for food sensitivities, they aren’t generally set up to accommodate serious allergies and intolerances. For example, while Sunbasket offers gluten-free choices, the food is not made in a gluten-free facility.
Methodology
Our testers ordered from, cooked, and rated 40 different meal delivery services. We carefully scored each one based on meal selection, nutritional information, sustainability, and customer service, as well as the flavor, freshness, and quality of each meal and ingredient. Our Simply Recipes tester panel includes dietitians, chefs, and longtime food writers.