Our favorite vegan meal delivery service is Purple Carrot, hands-down. (Yahoo)
Want a simple way to boost your health? Eat more plants. Research shows that a plant-forward diet can add years to your life — and the benefits are especially strong for people with heart disease or diabetes. Even if you're not fully vegan, cutting back on meat can make a meaningful difference. The hard part? Figuring out what to cook and how to use unfamiliar ingredients. That’s where the best vegan meal delivery services come in. With meal kits and ready-to-heat meals delivered to your door, these services make plant-based eating easier, tastier and more convenient than ever.
"Following a vegan diet can be challenging for some," says dietitian Gabriella Nowicki, who adds that many people who follow a vegan lifestyle can fall into the trap of relying on heavily processed foods out of convenience. "For those uncertain about committing to a vegan lifestyle, trying a meal service first can be a great way to start," she adds. Using a vegan meal delivery service is also a great way to explore new ingredients, flavor combinations and cuisines. And since they're designed with health in mind, the meals are more likely to include adequate amounts of protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
The best vegan meal delivery services bring a variety of nutritious, flavorful meals right to your doorstep that you prepare from fresh ingredients or simply pop in the microwave or oven. Best of all, you'll experience flavors and cooking methods that broaden your palate and open your mind to a new way of eating. The biggest challenge is finding a service that provides enough variety.
As a multi-certified personal trainer and nutritionist, I was more than happy to assist Yahoo editors in finding the best vegan meal delivery services. We started by reviewing top meal delivery companies — focusing on those that are fully vegan, offer dedicated vegan menus or provide enough plant-based options each week to be worth considering. After narrowing down the field, we put the finalists to the test, evaluating each service based on ingredient quality, weekly variety, flavor combinations, ease of preparation, available add-ons, sustainability practices, packaging and, most importantly, taste and texture. Keep reading to see which services we deemed the best vegan meal subscription services in 2025.
Update, July 15, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability. Our No. 1 pick for the best vegan meal delivery service remains unchanged. We added additional testing data and swapped our picks for the best budget-friendly and best prepared based on tester feedback and changes in pricing.
Cost: When comparing meal delivery services, make sure to look at the price per serving and factor in shipping costs. Prices typically range from $7 to $13 per serving, so if the meal comes with two servings, the price becomes $14 to $26. Also, many services offer add-on grocery items that range in price, which is an additional cost to consider. All of the services mentioned above offer generous introductory discounts for new customers, making it easy — and more affordable — to try a few and see which one suits you best.
Ease of use: Vegan meal kits should arrive with clear cooking instructions on a delivery schedule that works for you. Some services offer heat-and-eat prepared meals that are ready in under five minutes, while others provide ingredients with easy-to-follow recipes you'll prepare from start to finish — usually in under 30 minutes. "If you love to cook but hate the mental load of coming up with balanced meal ideas, then a meal kit is perfect for you, but if you feel burnt out or are too busy to cook, then a premade meal service is great," says Nowicki. Some services include whole produce and proteins that require more prep than others that provide pre-diced and pre-portioned ingredients.
Menu choices: Ensure that the service you choose has a wide variety of vegan recipes that align with your taste buds and ingredient preferences. Even though a service may say there are vegan meals, we found a few that really offered only two or three truly vegan meals a week.
Taste: These services aren't cheap, so it's important that you actually like how the meals taste. While the flavor of the meals is a personal experience, reading reviews or trying a few different services to find one that you really enjoy will be your best bet.
Eco-friendly packaging: The packaging choices of vegan meal delivery services should prioritize environmental impact and reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible. Look for services that provide clear instructions on recycling packaging or composting.
To decide which services were worthy of being called "the best," Yahoo editors and I tested many different options with a focus on plant-based eating. We paid particular attention to how many clearly labeled vegan options were offered each week, as well as the sustainability practices of each service — including eco-friendly packaging and responsibly sourced ingredients. We evaluated cost, menu variety, ingredient quality and freshness, ease of preparation and, of course, taste.
Blue Apron: Our pick for the best healthy meal delivery service, Blue Apron is one of the OG meal-kit services, and it continues to deliver flavorful meals with high-quality ingredients. While some of its vegetarian meals can be adapted to fit a vegan lifestyle, it doesn't consistently offer dedicated vegan options.
HelloFresh: Similar to Green Chef, HelloFresh lumps its vegan and vegetarian meals into one meal plan. While it helps narrow down your recipe options, it adds a bit of time to double check you're selecting bona fide vegan options. While we preferred the ingredient quality offered by Green Chef, HelloFresh is a solid — and more affordable — alternative if eating organic isn't a high priority for you. It’s worth noting that HelloFresh has faced criticism in recent years for sourcing products from suppliers with questionable animal welfare practices. In response, the company states that it has taken meaningful steps to improve, committing to source only from partners that adhere to higher animal welfare standards.
Daily Harvest: Originally known for its visually appealing smoothies, Daily Harvest's fully plant-based menu has since expanded to include breakfast bowls, snack bites and savory meals, like grain bowls and pastas. The service prioritizes organic ingredients and each meal is designed to be quick and easy, with most options ready in less than five minutes. While we appreciated the nutritional quality of the meals, we didn't find them to be as filling or satisfying as others on our list. Also keep in mind that the menu doesn't rotate, so it may get too repetitive for some.
A well-planned vegan diet can be incredibly healthy and is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and premature death. A recent study found that vegans often live a healthier lifestyle with more physical exercise and tend to smoke less. That said, the study also highlighted one major concern with vegan diets, especially for those transitioning to a vegan diet: The potential for micro- and macronutrient deficits. Numerous studies found that vegan diets are more likely to be low in calcium and vitamin D. When following a vegan diet, it's crucial that you ensure your meals are well-balanced and include protein, fiber, healthy fats and plenty of vitamins and nutrients. A vegan multivitamin may also be helpful for some folks.
Vegan meal delivery services prepare and deliver plant-based meals to your doorstep. These services offer meals and food items suitable for people following a vegan diet, which excludes all animal products, including meat, dairy and honey, and any foods made with animal-sourced ingredients. Many services have meals designed by chefs and nutritionists to be balanced, nutritious and flavorful, so sticking to a vegan diet is easy and enjoyable.
The term "vegan" describes a lifestyle that excludes all products containing animal ingredients or byproducts, as well as anything associated with animal cruelty. While veganism is often understood as a dietary choice, it extends beyond food to include clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, cleaning products and more — avoiding any items derived from animals or tested on them.
In contrast, a plant-based diet focuses primarily on consuming foods derived from plants but does not necessarily eliminate animal products entirely. Individuals following a plant-based diet may occasionally include small amounts of animal-derived foods such as dairy, eggs, honey or even fish and meat.
When you subscribe to a vegan meal delivery service, you can expect to receive preportioned, ready-to-cook or precooked meals delivered to your home on your selected day. Meal delivery services allow you to choose from a selection of meals each week with different tastes and dietary needs in mind, along with the option to choose extras, such as snacks, breakfasts and lunches. The meals are typically accompanied by cooking instructions for prepared meals and recipe cards with detailed instructions for the meal kits. Some services also allow you to modify the frequency of deliveries, skip a week or cancel anytime.
The cost-effectiveness of vegan meal delivery services requires weighing several factors, including your usual grocery budget, average food waste, time and energy spent planning and shopping, dining practices and the specific service you choose. While the cost per meal might be higher than if you were to buy the ingredients and cook from scratch, these services can cut back on food waste and save you time on meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation. For some people, these conveniences can make vegan meal delivery services a cost-effective option, especially if you often find yourself ordering takeout during the busiest days of the week.
Most vegan meal delivery services allow you to cancel your subscription at any time, but check the specific cancellation policy of any service you're considering to be sure it will fit your needs. Some services may require you to cancel before a deadline to avoid a charge for the next delivery. It's always a good idea to read the company's terms and conditions before subscribing.
Gabriella Nowicki, MS, registered dietitian-nutritionist with additional certifications in nutrition support and oncology nutrition in Columbia, Md.
Rebecca Blake, RD, clinical nutrition subject matter expert, speaker and clinical health care operations executive with Fay Nutrition in the New York City area.
Our health content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional on questions about your health.