The 12 Best Vegan, Vegetarian, and Plant-Based Meal Delivery Services for 2023

A quick look at the best plant-based meal delivery services

• Best overall plant-based meal delivery service: Purple Carrot | Skip to review
• Best organic plant-based meal delivery: Green Chef | Skip to review
• Best plant-based meal delivery for weight loss: Trifecta Nutrition | Skip to review
• Best meal kit for vegetarians: Sunbasket | Skip to review
• Best affordable meal kit for vegetarians: HelloFresh | Skip to review
• Best eco-friendly vegan meal delivery: Daily Harvest | Skip to review
• Best plant-based frozen meal delivery: Mosaic | Skip to review
• Best plant-based prepared meal delivery: Territory Foods | Skip to review
• Best gluten-free vegan meal delivery: Sprinly | Skip to review
• Best meal kit for plant-based beginners: CookUnity | Skip to review
• Best vegan meal delivery for smoothies, soups, and grain bowls: Splendid Spoon | Skip to review
• Best plant-based meal delivery for families: Martha and Marley Spoon |Skip to review

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity recently, especially among people looking to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and add more fruits and vegetables to their diet (1, 2).

However, preparing healthy plant-based meals can be tricky, especially if you’re short on time or have limited cooking experience.

Meal delivery services offer an easy and convenient way to enjoy more nutritious plant-based meals at home — but with so many new plant-based meal delivery services popping up, finding an option that works for you can be difficult.

Keep reading for our picks of the 12 best plant-based meal delivery services.

What is a plant-based diet?

Plant-based diets focus mostly on plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Unlike vegan or vegetarian diets, plant-based diets may also include animal products — such as meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and eggs — in moderation.

Some people who follow a plant-based diet may occasionally consume animal-based foods, such as cheese and fish, whereas others may choose to eat plant-based all the time.

Because there’s no single definition of “plant-based,” we included services that are suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. We also noted which services might be a good choice for people following a pescatarian diet.

How we chose these plant-based meal delivery services

The meal delivery services featured in this article were selected based on the following criteria:

• Variety: Each service features a range of flavors and ingredients and offers a variety of meals suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
• Nutritional value: All the services provide nutritionally balanced meals and include a good mix of proteins, vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats.
• Ingredient quality: We chose meal delivery services that use fresh, high quality ingredients in their dishes. Some also use organic produce or sustainably sourced ingredients.
• Availability: The meal delivery services on this list are available in most areas throughout the United States.
• Sustainability: Many meal delivery services partner with local suppliers, include organic ingredients, or use recyclable packaging to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainability.
• Price: We included meal delivery services at various price points to fit a wide range of budgets.
• Vetting: The meal delivery services on our list have been vetted to ensure that they align with Healthline’s safety standards and approach to well-being. You can read more about our vetting process.

Disclaimer: All of the services tested below were tried by Healthline writers or editors, who received the meals for free. All opinions are our own.

Healthline’s picks for the best plant-based meal delivery services

Best overall plant-based meal delivery service

Purple Carrot

• Price per serving: $4.50–$13.25
• Shipping: $10, or free for orders of $85 or higher
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: all meals are vegan-friendly
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6+ dinners, and 8 prepared meals

Purple Carrot stands out as being one of the few fully vegan-friendly meal delivery services. Plus, it’s also one of the more affordable plant-based options on the market.

The service offers weekly plans with 2–4 vegan-friendly dinners per week, each of which includes 2 or 4 servings and requires 30–40 minutes to prepare.

Purple Carrot also provides several optional add-ons, such as breakfast and lunch dishes, as well as a variety of prepared meals, which are individually portioned and microwaveable for added convenience.

Most of the packaging materials are reusable or recyclable. However, check with your local recycling program to determine which components are accepted.

What our tester says

“While my family isn’t strictly plant-based, we do try to incorporate several plant-based meals throughout the week. Purple Carrot was a hit with my whole family thanks to its creative ingredient and flavor combinations.

“I found the ordering process to be straightforward, and all the ingredients arrived in good condition and tasted fresh. The only downside was that the meals I chose took quite a bit longer to make than recipes from other meal delivery services I’ve tried.

“Still, if you’re looking for flavorful, fully plant-based meals, Purple Carrot is a safe bet. Read more about my experience trying Purple Carrot in this hands-on review.“

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best organic plant-based meal delivery

Green Chef

• Price per serving: $11.99–$13.49
• Shipping: $9.99
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: offers Vegan and Vegetarian menus
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 10+ entrées

Green Chef is a USDA-certified organic subscription service that provides healthy plant-based meal kits.

Each meal kit features step-by-step recipe cards and high quality, organic ingredients, making this one of the best options available for people who prefer eating organic.

You can select 2–4 recipes per week with 2, 4, or 6 servings each.

According to the company’s website, Green Chef uses mostly recyclable packaging materials, except when that’s not possible for food safety reasons.

What our tester says

“Green Chef is another one of my top meal delivery service picks, as the meals I tried were brimming with multiple types of vegetables and the dishes were flavorful without being overly salty or spicy.

“I appreciated that the service offers a dedicated vegan menu for plant-based eaters and that the vegan options are just as thoughtfully crafted as the meat-containing meals. The Bulgogi Noodle Bowls is still one of my favorite vegan recipes that I’ve tried from any meal service.

“My main complaints with Green Chef were that the timing of some of the instructions was a bit off and that most of the recipes required several pots and pans, which made for a longer cleanup time. Read more about my experience trying Green Chef in this hands-on review.“

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best for weight loss

Trifecta Nutrition

• Price per serving: $11.42–$15.85
• Shipping: $9.99 within continental United States, $49.99 for Alaska and Hawaii
• Delivery area: throughout the United States
• Plant-based options: offers Vegan and Vegetarian menus
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: up to 21 pre-selected entrées

Trifecta Nutrition is an organic meal delivery service that provides nutritionally balanced, calorie- and portion-controlled meals that are high in protein and fiber to help you reach or maintain a healthy weight.

The company offers options for both vegan and vegetarian diets and allows you to exclude up to two ingredients from your menu, such as mushrooms, soy, eggplant, or nuts.

You can choose to receive 5, 7, 10, or 14 entrées per week, either with or without breakfast.

In addition to using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, Trifecta Nutrition uses mostly recyclable packaging.

What our tester says

“Trifecta Nutrition offers a diverse menu featuring a wide variety of ingredients, so it never started to feel boring or repetitive, even after a few days.

All of the meals are fully prepared and frozen, which was incredibly convenient and helped save time in the kitchen.

“While the meals were very tasty for the most part, I found that adding extra spices and ingredients made them even more enjoyable.

“Read more about my experience with this meal delivery service in this comprehensive review.”

— Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, Healthline writer

Best meal kit for vegetarians

Sunbasket

• Price per serving: $9.99–$17.99
• Shipping: $9.99
• Delivery area: most areas within the contiguous United States, excluding Montana, North Dakota, and parts of New Mexico
• Plant-based options: offers Vegetarian and Pescatarian menus with several vegan-friendly recipes available
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 6+ entrées

Offering organic meal kits featuring high quality seasonal produce, Sunbasket is a great choice for people looking to boost their confidence in the kitchen.

The service provides options for several dietary patterns, including vegetarian, pescatarian, and Mediterranean.

When signing up, you can select 2–5 recipes per week with 2 or 4 servings each. Alternatively, you can select 4–10 oven-ready meals, which are ready to reheat and enjoy.

Optionally, you can add extras to your order, such as breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Sunbasket uses mostly recyclable packaging materials and provides in-depth online instructions on how to recycle each component.

What our tester says

“Sunbasket is one of my favorite meal delivery services thanks to its flavorful recipes, high quality ingredients, and large variety of meals to choose from.

“Plus, most of the meals I tried contained a generous serving of vegetables, which isn’t always the case with meal kits. Read more about my experience trying Sunbasket in this comprehensive review.“

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best affordable meal kit for vegetarians

HelloFresh

• Price per serving: $8.99–$12.49
• Shipping: around $10.99 but may vary by plan and location
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: offers Pescatarian and Veggie (vegetarian) menus; clearly labels vegan-friendly recipes
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 14+ entrées

HelloFresh provides meal kits that are full of flavor and easy to prepare, regardless of your level of confidence in the kitchen.

The service offers plans for various diet patterns, including vegetarian and pescatarian, and labels vegan-friendly items on its menu. However, the number of vegan-friendly options is quite limited.

You can choose from more than 30 recipes each week and can change, swap, or upgrade the sides and proteins for many of the meals.

HelloFresh uses mostly recyclable packaging and provides information on how to recycle each component online.

What our tester says

“In addition to trying the service for Healthline, I’ve since subscribed to HelloFresh several times as I’ve found it to be an affordable, family-friendly option. All of the Veggie menu items I’ve tried have been packed with flavor and contain a good variety of ingredients.

“In particular, my family has enjoyed the Apricot, Almond & Chickpea Tagine (my toddler’s favorite) and the Vegan Harissa Apricot-Glazed Tofu.

“However, I’ve noticed that the service offers only one or two vegan-friendly options each week, so this isn’t a good service for people who prefer to eat only plant-based.”

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Learn more about HelloFresh in this expert review.

Best eco-friendly

Daily Harvest

• Price per serving: $6.79–$11.99 per entree item
• Shipping: free
• Delivery area: continental United States
• Plant-based options: all items are vegan-friendly and mostly organic
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 19 smoothies, 27 bowls, 6 flatbreads, 7 soups, and 4 harvest bakes. The service also offers a few plant-based ice cream options, dessert bites, lattes, and milk options.

Daily Harvest offers plant-based smoothies, bowls, and dishes that require just one simple step of preparation.

You can build your own box with 9–24 items per week, including options like soups, harvest bowls, flatbreads, and forager bowls.

All Daily Harvest items are plant-based, gluten-free, and sustainably sourced, and most are organic.

Additionally, Daily Harvest has partnered with nonprofit organizations such as the American Farmland Trust and California Certified Organic Farmers to help historically underserved farmers adopt organic and regenerative farming practices in an effort to support sustainability.

Daily Harvest currently uses mostly compostable or recyclable packaging and is moving toward using 100% compostable, recyclable, and virgin plastic-free packaging to minimize waste.

What our tester says

“I really enjoyed most of the items I tried from Daily Harvest, including the Cacao Nib + Vanilla Bites, along with several of the oat bowls and other breakfast items.

“Unlike many other meal delivery services, Daily Harvest items only require one step of preparation, which might make it a good choice for those who are short on time and looking for an easy way to round out their diet.

“Daily Harvest also offers a wide selection of items to choose from, so it’s great for those interested in adding more variety to their meal plan.

“For more details on my experience with Daily Harvest, check out the full review here.”

— Rachael Ajmera, MS, RD, Healthline writer

Best for frozen meals

Mosaic

• Price per serving: $4.99–$11.99
• Shipping: free for 12 or 18 items, $10 for 6 items
• Delivery area: select areas on the East and West Coasts
• Plant-based options: all items are vegetarian, and many are vegan-friendly
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 19 veggie bowls, 10 family meals, 7 pizzas, 9 smoothies, 4 soups, 4 oat bowls, and 6 chef-crafted meals

Mosaic Foods is a plant-based fully prepared meal delivery service that aims to make healthy eating easier than ever by providing a wide range of flavorful frozen meals.

The company offers a variety of single-portion and family-size breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, all of which are ready to enjoy in 5 minutes or less.

You can build your own custom box by selecting your favorite veggie bowls, oat bowls, smoothies, soups, and pizzas.

All packaging materials are curbside recyclable, making this a great option for people looking to minimize their environmental footprint.

What our tester says

“I tried four family meals and was overall impressed. As a dietitian, I appreciated that each meal contained at least four types of vegetables, and as a mom, I loved having a stash of ready-to-cook meals in the freezer for nights when I didn’t feel like cooking.

“All of the meals were flavorful, with the Penne alla Vodka and Veggie Pot Pie being my family’s favorites.

“The only downside was that most of the family-size meals took 90 minutes to heat in the oven.”

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best for prepared meals

Territory Foods

• Price per serving: $12.95–$17.95 per entrée, depending on selections
• Shipping: $7.95–$15.95 per delivery
• Delivery area: most areas throughout the United States
• Plant-based options: offers Mixitarian, Plant-Based, Vegetarian, and Vegan menus
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian per week: 5+ entrées, depending on local menu

Territory Foods specializes in providing flavorful, ready-made meals that are prepared by local chefs in your area and delivered fresh.

The service offers a wide selection of meals, which you can filter to find plant-based, vegan, or vegetarian options, along with options for several other specific diet patterns.

All items on the menu are free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugars. The service also uses local, sustainably sourced ingredients in the meals as much as possible.

Territory Foods delivers dishes twice per week to ensure freshness and quality. When signing up, you can select 4–12 single-serving meals per delivery, or 8–24 meals total each week.

Most of the packaging materials can be recycled, apart from the gel from thawed ice packs.

Best gluten-free vegan meal delivery

Sprinly

• Price per serving: $16.05–$18.17
• Shipping: calculated based on location
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: all meals are vegan and gluten-free
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 6 entrées

Sprinly is a meal delivery service that specializes in providing chef-inspired meals that are healthy, convenient, and eco-friendly.

The company offers a variety of fully prepared meals each week, all of which are gluten-free, organic, vegan, and free of refined sugars.

Meals are also prepared in a gluten-free kitchen, making this a safe option for people with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. However, the facility is not yet certified gluten-free.

When placing your order, you can select specific meals and choose to receive 6, 12, or 18 servings per week.

Sprinly currently ships throughout the United States and uses packaging materials that are reusable, recyclable, or compostable.

What our tester says

“During testing, Sprinly stood out for its fresh, high quality ingredients. Each dish I tried was bursting with crispy vegetables and chewy whole grains. I also loved the sauces that came with most of my meals, especially the lemon sunshine dressing and the pineapple glaze.

“While some meals were more flavorful than others, overall I found Sprinly to be a great alternative to pricier grain bowls and salads that you’d order from a restaurant.

“Just keep in mind that you need to transfer the meals to a plate or bowl before reheating them. Because of this, they may not be the best for taking on the go or reheating at work. Read my full review of Sprinly in this comprehensive review.“

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best for plant-based beginners

CookUnity

• Price per serving: $11.09–$13.59
• Shipping: $9.99
• Delivery area: select areas of the contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: offers a Plant-Based meal plan that allows you to set preferences, including vegan or vegetarian
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 25+ entrées, depending on local menu

If you’re short on time and looking for an easy way to get started with a plant-based diet, CookUnity may be worth considering.

CookUnity offers a wide range of ready-to-eat meals, all of which are prepared by local chefs in your region.

You can select 4–16 meals per week from the extensive menu and can filter the menu to find options suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, or paleo diets.

Meals are delivered fresh. You can reheat them in the oven when you’re ready to eat or place them in the freezer to extend their shelf life.

CookUnity uses mostly recyclable packaging and reuses its insulated delivery bags to help reduce waste.

Best for smoothies, soups, and grain bowls

Splendid Spoon

• Price per serving: $9.99–$13.49
• Shipping: free for 14 or 21 meals, $12.99 for 7 items
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Plant-based options: all items are vegan-friendly and gluten-free
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 6 dishes, 9 noodle bowls, 26 soup and grain bowls, and 22 smoothies

With more than 65 ready-to-eat items to choose from each week, Splendid Spoon is a great option for even the pickiest plant-based eaters who are looking to add more variety to their diet.

The company offers a wide selection of vegan-friendly smoothies, soups, grain bowls, and noodle dishes that are both gluten-free and non-GMO.

There are several plans to choose from, which include 7, 14, or 21 meals per week. You can also order items individually without a subscription to stock up on your favorites.

Splendid Spoon is committed to sustainability and uses fully recyclable packaging to reduce its environmental impact.

What our tester says

“Splendid Spoon sent me several soups, smoothies, grain bowls, and noodle bowls to try, and while there were a few that I wasn’t a huge fan of, I overall enjoyed having quick and easy lunches stashed in the freezer.

“In particular, I really liked the company’s noodle bowls — I still find myself craving the Vegan Meatballs & Marinara Noodles.

“The smoothies were flavorful without being overly sweet and contained ingredient combinations that I wouldn’t have tried on my own. Read my full hands-on review of Splendid Spoon here.“

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Best for families

Martha and Marley Spoon

• Price per serving: $8.69–$12.99
• Shipping: $11.99
• Delivery area: contiguous United States
• Menus: offers a Vegetarian menu with several vegan options to choose from
• Number of plant-based or vegetarian options per week: 20+ entrées

Martha and Marley Spoon offers meal kits featuring fresh and seasonal ingredients with family-friendly recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less to help make weeknight dinners a breeze.

The service features a rotating weekly menu with healthy, chef-designed recipes and allows you to order 2–6 meals per week with 2 or 4 servings each.

Meals are available for a variety of dietary preferences, and you can make your box vegetarian when signing up. However, while a few of the items are also vegan-friendly, keep in mind that there is not a specific vegan menu available.

Martha and Marley Spoon also maintains carbon neutrality by offsetting carbon emissions and uses mostly recyclable packaging materials.

What our tester says

“If you’re looking for plant-based meals that taste like what Mom used to make, then you’ll love Martha and Marley Spoon. My family tried three plant-based meals: a vegetable pot pie, chana masala, and corn and poblano enchiladas.

“All of the meals were relatively easy to make, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the portion sizes were generous. We particularly loved the vegetable pot pie — I still dream of the rosemary biscuits — and both the chana masala and the enchiladas were big hits with my toddler.

“My only complaint with the service is that you can’t filter by diet type, so it takes a bit longer to find and select plant-based meals. Read my full review here.”

— Kelli McGrane, MS, RD, Nutrition Editor II

Comparison of plant-based meal delivery services

Here’s a quick look at how our top picks compare:

How to choose

You may want to consider several factors when selecting a plant-based meal delivery service:

• Variety: Be sure to check out the menu and pick a service that offers a variety of choices each week that are suitable for your dietary needs.
• Ingredient quality: If you prefer to eat organic, consider choosing a service that uses high quality, organic ingredients.
• Dietary preferences: Whether you follow a vegan, gluten-free, low calorie, or carb-conscious diet, it’s important to look for a meal delivery service that caters to your needs.
• Prep time: While some services offer meals that are ready to enjoy, others may require you to cook and prepare meals using premeasured ingredients.
• Availability: Not all services are available in all regions, so check carefully to determine whether delivery is available for your area.
• Price: Meal delivery services can vary quite a bit in price. Be sure to pick a program that fits your budget and consider extra costs such as shipping and add-on items.

Benefits of a plant-based diet

Following a nutritious plant-based diet has been associated with several potential benefits, including reducing your risk of several chronic conditions such as (3, 4, 5, 6):

• heart disease
• type 2 diabetes
• cognitive decline
• certain types of cancer

What’s more, many studies suggest that following a plant-based diet may help with weight loss and maintenance (7, 8, 9).

Additionally, reducing your consumption of meat and animal products can help decrease your environmental impact.

In fact, one review estimates that transitioning to a more environmentally sustainable eating pattern could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and land use by up to 70% while decreasing water use by 50% (10).

Potential risks of a plant-based diet

A plant-based diet requires careful planning to ensure that your diet meets all your nutritional needs.

This is especially important with more restrictive plant-based eating patterns such as vegan diets, which exclude many nutrient-dense animal products.

In particular, vegans and vegetarians are at a higher risk of iron deficiency, which can cause symptoms like weakness, dizziness, and fatigue (11, 12).

Many plant foods also lack several other nutrients — such as vitamin B12, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamin D — so eating mostly plants could increase the risk of deficiency (13).

Consider working with a registered dietitian to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals you need, either from a balanced diet or from fortified foods or supplements.

Frequently asked questions about plant-based diets

Are vegan and plant-based the same?

In general, “plant-based” refers to a person’s dietary choices. People who eat mostly — or entirely — plants or foods that are made from plants often describe their diet as plant-based. Veganism, in contrast, is often considered a choice that extends beyond diet and into one’s lifestyle.

In addition to eliminating animal-based foods from their diet, people who are vegan often look to avoid consuming items with animal-based ingredients and products that are tested on animals — including everything from shampoo and makeup to clothing and wallets.

Which plant-based meal service is best?

Offering a large assortment of vegan-friendly meal kits, prepared meals, and optional add-ons, Purple Carrot is one of the best plant-based meal delivery services on the market. With prices starting at just $11 per serving for meal kits, it’s also one of the most affordable services available.

What is the cheapest plant-based meal delivery service?

With items starting at $5.99 and free shipping, Daily Harvest is one of the cheapest plant-based meal delivery services. Other budget-friendly options include Purple Carrot and Mosaic.

What is the healthiest vegan meal delivery service?

There are many vegan-friendly meal delivery services that prioritize fresh, nutrient-rich meals, including Sprinly, Purple Carrot, Daily Harvest, Mosaic, and more.

Is Purple Carrot worth the money?

Purple Carrot may be well worth the price for those interested in a convenient way to streamline weekly meal prep and enjoy more nutritious, homemade dinners.

The company also offers a range of ready-made dishes, which might be a good choice for people with busy schedules looking to save time in the kitchen while still sticking to a nutritious, plant-based diet.

The bottom line

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.