Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services Of 2022

So you're looking into trying out a vegan meal kit subscription service. Maybe it's out of curiosity, to better your diet, or to help the environment. Perhaps you already follow a plant-based diet, and you're just short on time. If you're already well-versed in the kitchen, maybe you're looking to test out your creative cooking skills in a solo-person rendition of Chopped. Whatever the reason, there's a vegan meal delivery kit with your name on it. And trust us: there is a lot to choose from.

Most meal delivery kits follow the same structure: you create your perfect kit online, then pay a price that may or may not include shipping. You're typically in charge of what food items you'd like to receive, the portions, and also the delivery frequency (though not all services offer control for these in tandem). Using a vegan meal delivery service is a great way to expose yourself to different food cultures, as well as learn a few things about what vegan food is and isn't.

According to Adroit Market Research, by 2029, the vegan meal kit industry is expected to be worth $62.3 billion worldwide. That's a forecasted growth of 16.6% over the next seven years. We think that means vegan meal kit delivery services are here to stay, so why not give them a try?

Purple Carrot takes the carrot cake for best overall, for multiple reasons. First off, it's 100% vegan. So if you're just a bit apprehensive about what each meal delivery service considers to be "plant-based", then you have nothing to fear. While there's no customization available, as noted by The Spruce Eats, Purple Carrot does offer something for every meal of the day, including snacks (via Healthline).

Real Simple rates Purple Carrot 9.2 out of 10, with a few minor deductions for not being able to choose your delivery day, the sometimes more advanced recipes (which can take more than 30 minutes to cook), and the fact that Hawai'i and Alaska aren't part of the Purple Carrot delivery circuit. But if you're in the continental U.S., Purple Carrot has one other financially tasty morsel for you to nosh on — free shipping. That's pretty much unheard of in this industry.

Purple Carrot pricing starts between $11 and $14 per serving.

If you're a stickler for completely organic, plant-based meals delivered straight to your door, Sakara is the one to call — or, well, email. Since this brand uses only 100% organic ingredients, you may have already guessed that it's not going to be the most budget-friendly meal delivery service on this list, but its price may well be worth it to you.

Sakara only offers single-serve meals, and some reviewers claim that they're not especially filling as a result. In the plus column, the company also caters to specialized diets that promise to give you results within a specific time frame, according to Women's Health. So if you're planning on getting married and are looking for a healthy glow on the big day, need to detox after dealing with work burnout, or are even revving up for a marathon, Sakara might be just the vegan meal delivery service for you. 

CNET gives Sakara a 7.6 out of 10 and says that the food not only tastes amazingly delicious but is also presented and packaged with an aesthetic eye. However, this is not the meal delivery service for individuals who are looking for super-filling meals, or for those who want a budget-conscious vegan option. Though Sakura meals are not customizable, shipping is free.

Sakura starts at $54 to $80 per day

In today's world. time is not always a luxury that one can afford. Real Simple notes that this is where Factor shines because the company wholeheartedly embraces the concept of simplicity via "heat and eat" cooking. Meals prepared in Factor's gluten-free facilities take a mere two or three minutes to cook. On top of that, Healthline notes that its menu items are incredibly flavorful, healthy, and gluten-free. Customers have the option to add juices and wellness shots, shakes, and snacks.

One minor issue is that Factor is a bit pricier than its competition. Medical News Today also mentions that when it comes to plant-based menu items, Factor's vegan options are somewhat limited, though it does have quite a few items that are suitable for vegetarians.

If time never seems to be on your side, consider Factor, which starts at $11 to $15 per meal.

With only two options for meal plans — a 7-day Quick-start plan and a 28-day Reboot plan, Plantable is not your typical subscription service. Plantable's main goals are to help motivate, educate, and ultimately change the way America eats, according to Biohmhealth. Both meal plans focus on whole food nutrition as a way to heal the body and mind. Customers also have access to their wellness coach to answer questions, keep them motivated, and help them reprogram their minds and eating habits. According to TODAY, these support coaches are available day or night by email, text, or phone.

Biohmhealth does warn that you'll need to supplement your own complex carbs because the meals by themselves are not incredibly filling. Plantable's packaging is also 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. It's even embedded with seeds!

The Plantable 7-day Reboot meal kit starts at $225 for two meals a day.

Green Chef uses primarily organic ingredients and is filled to the brim with different plant-based options. Real Simple gives kudos to this meal delivery service because its recipes are easy to follow and draw on premium organic ingredients (unless otherwise noted). Green Chef also caters to different dietary regimes like keto, gluten-free, and paleo diets.

However, Healthline warns that while Green Chef provides customers with plenty of options, you're not allowed to pick recipes from other meal plans. According to Real Simple, there are three meal plans to choose from, but the weekly menu offerings are also a bit limited. Repeat ingredients are also relatively common with Green Chef meal plans, which may irk home cooks looking for more variety. It's also not a good fit for individuals who are short of time or don't like cooking or waiting for the food to cook. CNET rates it 7.6 out of 10, noting that Green Chef has somewhat peculiar pricing and is a bit expensive, especially given that shipping is not included.

Green Chef pricing is based on the number of servings and delivery frequency, starting at $81 for the first week's box.

While Daily Harvest does ask you to put in some prep time in this kitchen, this vegan meal delivery service makes up for the imposition with its plentiful menu options. While most subscription plans only allow you to order based on a certain number of servings per week, Daily Harvest allows you to choose individual items, as Self notes. Options run the gamut and include about 80 permanent choices and some rotating meals, too. No meal time is off limits, either, as Daily Harvest lets you order just about everything from breakfast to snacks, smoothies, lattes, desserts, and pretty much anything else in between.

Forbes gives a nod to the Daily Harvest smoothies (there are around 27 combinations), but what's truly worth mentioning is the fact that the company is committed to environmentally friendly packaging. The delivery box, food packing materials, dry ice, and box liner are completely recyclable or compostable. Forbes also mentions that Daily Harvest helps non-organic farms transition to using organic and sustainable practices. Health likewise applauds the company for its commitment to organic farmers. However, it notes that Daily Harvest offerings aren't always filling, so you might need to add in some additional grains if you're really hungry.

Daily Harvest prices begin at $6 per serving and shipping is free.