Revive Your Love of Cooking With a Meal Kit Service
Which is Your Favorite Meal kit?
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Making dinner can feel like THE dreaded chore after a day with a fussy baby or nonstop client calls at the office. But what if someone curated a meal plan for you, delivering the groceries right to your doorstep? These meal kits ease end-of-day stress by doing exactly that. We’ve found the top services that save time, provide quality, seasonal ingredients, and offer straightforward recipes. If you’ve got parent dinners under control but are struggling with what to feed your baby, we even found a subscription service just for kids.
Our nominees were researched and selected as the top products in their category. We then turned to the experts—the Motherhood Community—to place their votes and determine the best of the best! The votes are in, and the winners are...
- Home Chef
- Sunbasket
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Blue Apron
- HelloFresh
- Little Spoon
- CookUnity
- The Cumin Club
- Purple Carrot
- Hungryroot
- Dinnerly
Top Meal Kits of 2025 Winners
Home Chef
Home Chef has been making the mom influencer rounds for years and for good reason; it offers meal kits specifically tailored to families with picky eaters. Home Chef also has an assortment of options, from classic kits and express meals to oven-ready portions that come in a disposable pan. You can even mix and match the options if you only have one night to dedicate to making a complete recipe.
Sunbasket
Sunbasket’s focus on nutrient-dense meals made from high-quality ingredients and organic produce creates an explosion of color on each prepared plate. Past customers report that the variety and constantly rotating flavor profiles of the meals kept them interested, and eco-conscious consumers also like that most of the packaging is recyclable or compostable.
Blue Apron
Often rated as one of the best meal kits, Blue Apron offers easy-to-follow recipes that are consistent in terms of taste and quality of ingredients. In fact, 80% of what Blue Apron uses in its kits is sourced directly from producers and farmers. Five dietary preferences help you customize your box to fit your family’s needs, and menus are available up to four weeks in advance to help with planning.
HelloFresh
Widely recognized as one of America’s best meal kits, HelloFresh sets itself apart with protein-packed portions, visually pleasing recipe cards, and an extensive weekly menu of 100+ meal and market items. The easy-to-follow instructions make it user-friendly for those new in the kitchen, and if you’re concerned about waste, the company tries to use less plastic packaging than competitors and relies heavily on paper instead.
Little Spoon
Starting solids can be overwhelming, but Little Spoon takes the pressure off with its meal subscription service for your baby or toddler. Crafted by nationally renowned experts, these dishes are balanced, nutritious, and inspired by EU standards for product inclusions. Begin your journey with Little Spoon’s blends and pouches, and graduate to finger foods for pre-cut ingredients that are easy to grab.
CookUnity
CookUnity serves up fresh, restaurant-quality meals right to your doorstep. Unlike the traditional meal kit that requires you to cook most of your ingredients, CookUnity dishes are fully prepared by professional chefs, making these boxes perfect for tired parents. Their ability to accommodate allergies and dietary needs is an added perk that nursing moms will especially appreciate.
The Cumin Club
Shelf stable and ready in just five minutes, dishes from The Cumin Club are a lifesaver on busy days when you only have a short window to throw dinner together. To prepare, just add boiling water because every pouch is freeze-dried; there’s no long list of additives or preservatives, just authentic flavors from across India. All meals are vegetarian so that you can customize them to your dietary needs.
Purple Carrot
Designed for those who follow a plant-based diet, Purple Carrot has a mix of meal kit and heat-and-eat options. You’ll also be able to choose a program-based plan that can jumpstart you into upping your veggies with four days of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Concerned about getting enough protein? Just build your box with meals that are marked by Purple Carrot’s high-protein badge.
Hungryroot
Think of Hungryroot as the Trader Joe’s of meal kits, providing a mix of semi-prepared proteins (from a brand you probably already love!) alongside raw veggies that you’ll chop and roast. It’s a great time-saving option for the mom who loves to cook but only has 15-20 minutes to make dinner. With over 1,0000 grocery items and 15,000 recipes, Hungryroot makes it easy to shop for your whole week, too.
Dinnerly
Uncomplicated and incredibly affordable, Dinnerly is the meal kit for moms on a budget. Choose from over 100 recipes each week, and filter by terms like “no chop” or “one pot” for options that get supper on the table in a flash. Inside each box, you’ll find a mix of fresh (and sometimes name-brand) ingredients crafted to offer everything from vegan dishes to family-friendly favorites.
