Best Healthy Meal Delivery Service | The Healthiest Meal Kits in 2026

To test each meal delivery service, I tried at least five and sometimes up to 10 meals from a given service. I tried to choose a range of meals from the different menus and meal plan offerings. For example, if a service offers plant-based meals, I was sure to try at least one. I also mixed up the meal types to include rice bowls, meat dishes, plant-based dishes, and other varied styles offered by the brand. Additionally, I made sure to try a variety of cuisines – Italian, Indian, Thai, Mexican – if they were offered.

Because healthy eating is subjective and people have different nutritional needs and goals, I tried to approach this list from all angles and determine which meal services were healthiest for different types of eaters. People following the keto diet, for example, may view low-carb meal delivery as “the healthiest.” Other people who find vegan and plant-based foods healthier than meals containing meat will look for a service with more meat-free options.

I also took careful note of each meal delivery service’s website, including the information provided (ingredients, nutritional information), how well the menu was organized, and how easy it was to choose a healthy meal plan and order meals. When they arrived, I noticed how well packaged they were and checked to see if each meal was still refrigerated or frozen.

To reheat the dishes, I took a two-pronged approach. For some, I carefully followed the heating instructions on the label. Since these are suggestions, I reheated other meals as I would if left to my own devices. This often meant gently reheating in a non-stick pan or reheating in an air fryer. Many meal delivery services offer a microwave heating option, but I’ve almost always found this produces worse results.

Testing meal kits requires a kitchen and therefore a different approach to evaluation practices and procedures. Here’s more on how we test meal kits on CNET.