Anytime somebody mentions 2020, you don’t know what to expect, but if this rotten year was good for something, it’s definitely various food delivery services, from Instacart to Veestro. Working from home and juggling not only that, but also kids, pets, and husbands, created a need for fast and convenient way of cooking, and not just any cooking, but a healthy one since we all had enough temptations with kitchens so close for months. As a result many of us are now seeking healthier food choices, but without sacrificing convenience. And the best answer to that are companies that deliver vegetarian or vegan meal kits and ready-to-eat meals right to our doors.

While there are many services to deliver every food under the sun, only a handful of companies are truly healthy, natural, plant-based, and affordable. Let’s talk about 7 best ones out there this year. They all are vegetarian or vegan, flexible, nutritious, affordable, and tasty.

1. Veestro

First and foremost we like Veestro. The company is strictly vegan and features over 50 recipes to choose from. All the meals are inspired by chefs that have been in food industry for over 30 years. Almost all the ingredients are organic, about 96% of them. There are no preservatives or artificial ingredients. All meals are cooked and frozen fresh, so all you have to do is warm them up.

You can buy meals a la carte or sign up for Chef’s Choice or Weight Loss plans. Shipping is free with both plans. You can also choose gluten-free, kosher, nut-free, and extra protein meals. Finally, everything tastes good and truly opens your horizons beautiful vegan meals.

Veestro brings ready-to-eat meals and requires no prep or clean up afterwards. This service is perfect for all busy people who want to eat healthy without spending time on cooking or grocery shopping. Meals cost from $9.99 to $11.99 and thus are definitely affordable.

2. Splendid Spoon

This subscription service offers weekly deliveries of plant-based breakfast smoothies and lunch soups or grain bowls. While you won’t get full day meals, eating healthy breakfast and lunch will set you up for a great day and leave you freedom to cook your own dinner and maybe even splurge on calories a little. You can also add Wellness Shots to boost your vitamin and energy intake.

Splendid Spoon meals are vegan, like those of Veestro. They are also GMO-free and gluten-free, but not organic. Shipping is free with subscription and you can pause or cancel at any time.

Customers can choose smoothies and meals they like, but Splendid Spoon can also do that for you if you want to not think about picking different meals. The menu is exquisite with exotic flavors and great combinations of nutrients, and all you have to do is warm your lunch in a microwave.

3. Purple Carrot

This company delivers ingredients and recipes right to your door, so some preparation is needed. All the meals are plant-based with optional high protein, gluten-free, fast meals, or chef’s choice selection. You can choose 2-4 recipes for a week for 2 or 4 people. In addition to dinner plan you can add breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.

With Purple Carrot you will get quality ingredients, flexibility, recyclable packaging materials, and free shipping. This all makes it very easy to live healthy life to the fullest.

4. Sakara

This company is a bit more high end than other vegetarian meal delivery services. All their meals are organic and plant-based. You will not find any sugar, gluten, dairy, or GMO ingredients in Sakara’s ready-to-eat meals.

You can choose meals for 2, 3, or 5 days per week consisting of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Sure, it will cost you $24-$80 per day, but you will pay for supreme quality and convenience. Shipping is free and containers are recyclable. See more Sakara discounts here.

5. Green Chef

Green Chef is an excellent option for people who want to cook their own meals, but skip grocery shopping. While the company is not exclusively vegan, they do offer that option too. Plant powered option has a few recipes that are not complicated and very tasty. Chickpea Stuffed Peppers anybody?

All vegan meals have clear labels that list ingredients and possible allergens. You can sign up for a weekly delivery plan and then pause, skip, or cancel any time.

6. Trifecta Nutrition

Trifecta delivers organic vegan and vegetarian meals for all the health nuts. You can choose to get 1-4 meals per day for 5-7 days per week, so all your nutrition needs are taken care of.

Most plans cost $10.50 to $11.50per meal, which is very similar to Veestro. The company also offers free shipping and recyclable packaging. Most ingredients are not only organic, but sourced locally from sustainable farms. Talk about being environmentally responsible!

7. Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh is a meal kit subscription service with various dietary options, including vegan and vegetarian. Most of the ingredients are organic, sustainably grown, and GMO-free. The meals are easy to make and imagined by chefs, so you know they are good.

You can order meal kits for 2 or 4 people for 2 or 4 days per week. The menu is pretty wide and offers plenty of options for every taste. Shipping is not free with Hello Fresh and you can’t pick individual meals, but once you select a plan, you are going to get a nice variety of meals you will definitely enjoy making and eating. You can pause or cancel your plan any time, so no pressure to stick to it for months.

Enjoy and stay healthy pandemic or not!