The Top 5 Meal Kit Companies That Offer Keto-Friendly Menus

by greeneyed on in Keto-Friendly Meal Kits

With the keto diet continuing to grow in popularity, it is no surprise that many meal delivery services have begun to offer a variety of keto-friendly menus. This low-carb and high-fat diet forces the body to burn fat for its energy needs. A keto diet is helpful when looking to lose weight or to treat a bevy of health conditions. Here are five of the top meal kit companies to consider when looking to order keto-friendly meals delivered directly to your doorstep:

1. GREEN CHEF

This service prides itself on its organic and sustainable ingredients. One of the biggest selling points of Green Chef is the nine specific meal plans, designed to fit any personal dietary needs. The Keto specific meal plan offers a myriad of delicious meals such as the southwest beef patties with butternut squash fries and slaw with pepitas topped with spicy lime aïoli.

2. HOME CHEF

Although this service does not provide specific keto meals, its great flexibility makes it easy to customize your meals to fit the keto diet. A bevy of low-carb options such as steak with garlic-herb butter or french onion chicken can be paired with a host of sides. Home Chef also provides a choice of add-on items for those subscribers looking to supplement their meal delivery service.

3. SUN BASKET

The clean eating plans of Sun Basket are an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Sun Basket allows subscribers to customize the protein choices to fit your personal tastes. Choose from options such as organic filet mignon, ribeye, halibut, scallops, and jumbo shrimp. Sun Basket also recently launched add-on five-minute salads with a variety of signature dressings. Subscribers can choose from the classic or family menu and can mix and match from the various meal plans to personalize the delivery. Keto dieters will appreciate the carb-conscious plan.

4. HELLO FRESH

Hello Fresh provides a cornucopia of dietitian-approved meals made with the freshest ingredients. Keto-friendly meals offered through Hello Fresh include Moroccan chicken, lamb shakshuka, and fennel-crusted salmon with shirataki noodles. Regardless of if you want a full keto meal or just want to emphasize meals that are low in carbs, Hello Fresh gives you the flexibility to design the perfect meal plan each week.

5. GOBBLE

This meal service plan distinguishes itself from its competitors by offering meals that take only an average of 15 minutes to prepare. A variety of low-carb meals cater to those diners who are on the keto diet. The creative meal offerings will ensure that you do not even miss the carbs. The Lean and Clean plan is the best choice for those looking to stay in ketosis. This line is chock full of mouth-watering meats and fresh vegetables such as the popular filet mignon with asparagus and blue cheese butter.

6. SNAP KITCHEN

Okay, so we said five, but you get a bonus! After reading this article on keto meal kits and prepared meals, we decided to try some newer services. We loved the ready-to-eat keto meals from Snap Kitchen so much that we had to give them a mention. Snap Kitchen is an Austin food start-up that started with walk-in locations in its hometown before expanding to DFW, Houston, and beyond. Unlike the other services we highlighted above, Snap Kitchen meals come fully ready to heat up and eat, for unparalleled keto deliciousness. They even have breakfast options!

Five Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Ordering Meal Delivery Kits

by greeneyed on in Meal Delivery Kits

The option of meal preparation starter kits has been a lifesaver for many busy professionals or less than stellar cooks. Virtually anyone can become a world class chef in their own kitchen when all the ingredients and instructions show up on their doorstep. Although I love the option of having meal delivery kits, there are five things I would have liked to know before I started ordering them.

  • There are multiple services to choose from
  • Some things you still have to do yourself
  • Subscription plans are available
  • Some research may be required
  • You can include specific food preferences

1. Multiple Services

There are several companies that offer meal delivery kits, so it makes sense to look around and compare before choosing any particular service. Some offer special discounts, free meals, or other coupons for new customers and by taking advantage of those offers you can save yourself some serious dough.

2. Amateur Preparation

Meal kits are available for a variety of different comfort levels in the kitchen. Some services expect you to be more knowledgeable than others. This means you may have to ad-lib or find alternatives on your own when you want to tweak a recipe to suit your own personal needs. Think about the equipment you have in the kitchen when you are picking a plan that works for you.

3. Subscription Plans

Naturally, since so many new companies are offering prepackaged meal services, there are tons of different subscription services to choose from. You can literally order just weekday or weekend plans if you want. Finding the right subscription plan will help you save money in the long run and ensure that you always have the perfect meal ready for preparation.

4. Food Lingo and Research

As the review site boxedmealz.com points out, some of the prepared meal kits come with instructions that may be difficult for a novice to follow. If you do not know the difference between braised beef and filleted fish, you may find yourself in trouble. Most sites do offer assistance though and provide helpful hints or a website that answers frequently asked questions. Plus, there are plenty of other online resources that can help you figure your way out of the maze of kitchen gadgets or preparation lingo.

5. Adding Food Preferences

Another way to compare potential meal delivery services is based on your food allergies or taste preferences. Some sites cater to gluten free or low carb diets. Some high protein options give ideas for adding your own versions of fresh or frozen vegetables to supplement the meal. Filling out the surveys and information data sheets will help the site intuitively make better selections for your future meal deliveries.

Hopefully, this information has been useful, and you are prepared to choose your first meal delivery plan online. Remember to have these tips handy as you are comparison shopping and customizing your own meal plans. Enjoy!