We know that you’re busy and preparing meals that meet your fitness and nutritional demands can be time consuming. We believe that fitness and good health are important too. So, we’ve tested and reviewed the best fitness meal delivery services so that you don’t have to.
Today, the choice of meal prep and delivery services can be overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for one that will help you meet your fitness goals. Which ones have vegan options? How often do they deliver? How much food prep or cooking will be required?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve tested and evaluated all of the leading fitness meal delivery services and made a list out of the best ten. We’re here to tell you the good and the bad of each. Our favourite may surprise you.
What I Liked:
Plenty of options. 23+ weekly recipes to choose from
Meal flexibility. Balanced, vegetarian, low-carb and low-calorie options are available
Nutritional Information Labels. You always know exactly what you’re eating
What I Didn’t Like:
No vegan meal options to accommodate vegan athletes.
Just dinners. HelloFresh does not deliver breakfasts or lunches.
HelloFresh is our top pick and is, by far, the best of the fitness meal delivery services we tested. It checks all our boxes. With HelloFresh you get top notch value, plenty of meal options, and delivery in well-insulated packages to ensure freshness.
You select your meals within your plan, based upon your nutritional preferences. You’ll receive your meal kit with all the ingredients pre-portioned complete with recipe cards so that you know exactly how to prepare your meals.
Choose your meals from a weekly menu containing 23+ different recipes. HelloFresh’s weekly recipes include options for vegetarians, meat eaters, and those looking to lose weight by limiting their calories or carbohydrates.
So, while HelloFresh doesn’t offer vegan meals or gluten-free meals, their choices will satisfy most. Their chefs prepare their meals 45 times before they’re added to their menu. All to ensure that they’re delicious and easy to prepare!
What I Liked:
Flexible fitness meal plans that suit your lifestyle
Fresh and Ready Meals available. No cooking or prep required
USDA-Certified organic produce which tastes great
Meats are antibiotic- and hormone-free and fish is wild-caught
What I Didn’t Like:
Delivery charges apply
Sunbasket easily made our list thanks to the flexible meal plans designed to suit your fitness and health goals.
With Sunbasket you can choose from vegetarian, paleo, low-carb, wheat-free, soy-free, dairy-free, vegan, low calorie, pescatarian and even diabetic friendly dishes.
The recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a reasonable amount of time. For the extra busy, pre-prepared meals are also available. Once they’re delivered, simply pop them in the oven for a delicious and nutritious experience!
Sunbasket also caters to your breakfast and lunch needs, which ranks highly for us as fitness doesn’t begin at dinner time but is an all day affair. Sunbasket’s meals are very tasty largely due to the fresh, organic, hormone-free, and wild-caught ingredients.
What I Liked:
Ready-to-eat meals, so no cooking or prep required
Has a keto plan that provides just 30 net carbs daily
Flexibility. There are four customizable diet plans
What I Didn’t like:
No Vegan plan, but there is a vegetarian plan
Focused on weight loss, so look elsewhere for those gains.
If you’re aiming to lose weight and you don’t want to cook, then Diet-to-Go is the fitness meal delivery service for you. You will certainly lose weight on this plan if you can resist the temptation to snack between meals.
There are four meal plans available that can be customized from within the menu. So, if you have to swap an ingredient out due to allergies, or other reasons, that won’t be a problem.
The plans include Balance (their most popular plan), Balance-Diabetes, Keto-Carb30 (30 net carbs per day) and Vegetarian.
The meals are designed for weight loss so the calories may be too low if your fitness goals involve frequent high intensity exercise. However, we have to admit that the low calorie meals are delicious.
What I Liked:
Customizable meals that allow you to double up your protein
Can skip weeks. Life gets complicated, so you can take a week off anytime
15 Minute Meal Kits allow you to focus on fitness
You can choose options based on your cooking skill level
What I Didn’t Like:
No paleo or vegan options and just a few vegetarian options
Limited meal options to choose from
With customizable meals Home Chef is ideal for the fitness focused person on the move. It made our list because unlike the others, you can swap, or double up on your meal’s protein options – which makes it perfect for bodybuilders and athletes.
Vegetarian, low-carb, low-calorie, and even keto-friendly options are also available, and the recipes are easy to follow. You can plan ahead with your fitness goals in mind by choosing meals up to five weeks in advance!
All the meals come with their own recipe cards complete with all the meals’ nutritional information; so, you always know what you’re putting into your body.
Home Chef’s recipes are among the tastiest on our list, so if you’re a fitness-minded foodie, you’ll enjoy this option.
What I Liked:
A special Weight Loss meal plan
Delicious vegan meals. 100% plant-based, organic food
Fully prepared frozen meals. No cooking or prep required
Wide selection. Veestro offers 44 entrée and 7 breakfast options
What I Didn’t Like:
Veestro is a vegan-only fitness meal service provider
The menu doesn’t change weekly
If a vegan diet is essential to your fitness lifestyle then Veestro is the fitness meal delivery service for you. However, if you’re an omnivore or pescatarian, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
Nutritional information is available for each meal, so you always know what macros you’re getting. There are plenty of delicious meal options to choose from to support your fitness goals.
These include high-protein, gluten-free, low-calorie, and soy-free options. The weight loss plan includes three meals per day with an average daily intake of 1200 calories. While this may be too low for some athletes, depending upon activity levels, it will be ideal for others.
Delivery times depend upon your state and may take up to four days, but shipping is free for those on a subscription plan, which is a huge plus. Veestro is the answer to every busy vegan athlete’s prayers.
What I Liked:
Flexible menus offering vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo and clean options
Fully prepared meals. No prep, nor clean up required.
Free delivery to all 50 states
Rotating weekly menu, so you’ll never get bored
What I Didn’t Like:
Macros can only be adjusted on the Classic Plan
You don’t get to select your meals within their plans
Trifecta is the choice of athletes, so fitness enthusiasts should pay attention. The company has sponsored the CrossFit games and is the choice of many UFC athletes. And it should be. Trifecta was created with athletes in mind.
All meals are soy and gluten free. Ingredients are organic, grass-fed, or wild caught. Deliveries are once per week, typically on Fridays.
Your meals arrive vacuum sealed, but never frozen as that would compromise the taste. Simply keep them refrigerated until you’re ready to heat them up for a delicious, healthy meal.
You can also order menu items separately and in bulk. So, if you need extra carbs one week and you’re cutting the next, Trifecta has what you need. Delivery is always free because the company is on a mission to make America healthy again.
What I Liked:
No Cooking or prep required. Simply heat and enjoy
Customizable macros. Add protein or decrease carbs. It’s your choice
Nutritional information adjusts in real time when you change macros
Flexible delivery days. You choose the weekday your delivery arrives
What I Didn’t Like:
You can only order boxes of 18 or 21 meals
Meals are frozen for delivery, which can affect the taste
Founded by athletes, for athletes, MealPro made our list with ease. Customizable meals that are ready made and adjustable based upon your fitness goals makes MealPro a contender.
There are no meal diet plans because you adjust the protein and carbs of each meal, which means you also get to pick the meals for your box. This is something lacking in other fitness meal delivery services that are based upon specific diet plans.
Their meals are made with ingredients that are free from GMOs, and other artificial additives, and they taste great. MealPro has a customer rewards program where you can accrue points to be exchanged for free meals or merchandise.
This fitness meal delivery service is perfect for athletes chasing gains in muscle mass, and similarly perfect for those aiming to cut. Pick your meals, adjust the macros, add them to your box, and enjoy.
What I Liked:
Plant-based vegan meal plan available for the vegan athlete
Customizable meal plans. Pick the plan with your ideal macros
Rotating weekly menu. Select meals based on your fitness goals
A la carte available. Order proteins, carbohydrates and vegetables separately
What I Didn’t Like:
With a meal plan, you don’t pick your meals.
Macronutrients levels are set for plans.
Muscle Meals 2 Go is designed with athletes in mind. You can select from meal plans including Lean, Train, Gain, Vegan and Keto that will get you to your fitness goals faster.
Or, if you prefer, you can order a la carte, or specific meals based upon your health and fitness goals. You can customize your meal plans by removing gluten, lactose, or nuts, and you can exclude particular proteins as well.
So, if you don’t like salmon or beef, that won’t be a problem. Meals are prepared so there is no cooking or prep required. Once delivered, simply heat and enjoy.
Meals are made weekly with all-natural ingredients, so there’s no GMOs, antibiotics, hormones or preservatives included. Best of all, their meals are delicious, and you can order them from Muscle Meals 2 Go without a subscription.
What I Liked:
Ready-made meals. No prep required. Just heat and serve.
Variety of meal plans based on fitness goals.
Meals are never frozen to ensure fresh tasting food.
Free delivery. Delivery is free nationwide.
What I Didn’t Like:
You can’t choose your meals. They’re determined by your plan.
Fresh n’ Lean is a service that is intended for athletes. Get ready-made meals that meet your macro requirements delivered right to your doorstep.
Fresh n’ Lean’s plans include breakfast and lunches as well, which is great because eating healthy is an all-day affair. There’s a rotating weekly menu, which means you’ll never get bored. The nutritious meal plans are designed to get you to your fitness goals fast.
Choose from Protein+, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Low Carb Vegan, Whole30, or Bulk. Nutritional information is available for every meal, so you always know what you’re putting into your body.
All the ingredients are non-GMO and free of artificial additives, which ensures their meals are fresh and that they taste great as well. Best of all, delivery is free.
HelloFresh tops our list because it ticks all of our boxes. The meals have outstanding nutritional value, and they taste great.
With HelloFresh you can customize your plan by selecting which meals you want included each week. This means that you will have no problem meeting your macro requirements to fuel your workouts and meet your fitness goals.
While this is the closest there is to a one-size-fits-all fitness meal delivery service, you may find another more appropriate for you. Of course, it all depends upon your specific dietary requirements and fitness goals.
If you’re a vegan who exercises frequently, then Veestro is the fitness meal delivery for you. The variety, taste, and nutritional content are unmatched. The vegan options with other fitness meal delivery services are simply too limited.
If you’re not a vegan and strictly trying to lose weight, rather than make muscle gains in the gym, then Diet-to-Go is the fitness meal delivery service you’ll want. Especially if you don’t like to cook, as Diet-to-Go’s meals come fully prepared. Just heat and serve.
Conversely, if your aim is to put on muscle mass while getting lean then MealPro will be ideal. With MealPro you set your macros according to your needs.
There are many factors to consider when choosing the ideal fitness meal delivery service. In the end, the choice will come down to your specific goals and nutritional requirements.
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Hands down, HelloFresh is our top pick. It has great plans to help you reach your fitness goals, and you can select your meals based upon your macro requirements. Plus, the meals are always fresh, never frozen.
After a lengthy comparison and working out average serving costs, including delivery, we’ve determined that HelloFresh is the best value.
Home Chef is right behind, followed by MealPro. That said, while MealPro can start cheap as soon as you start to customize your macros the prices can increase quickly.
Both Trifecta and Fresh n’ Lean offer free delivery to all of their customers, all of the time.
MealPro has free delivery, but only to a handful of locations.
If your order value is high enough then Home Chef’s delivery can be free as well.
Yes. Veestro and Muscle Meals 2 Go include an option to order without subscribing to a plan - even individual meals! So why not try them out?
MealPro also allows you to order without a recurring subscription, but be prepared to order a whole week’s worth of meals.