Best Frozen Meal Delivery (2026): Dinner Is Served in Minutes with These Services

BistroMD is named the, “#1 Doctor-Designed Meal Delivery Plan” on their homepage. Our choice for best overall service on this list is thanks to its commitment to holding customers accountable for their health by offering registered dietitian-designed diets and requiring a minimum number of meals per week.

To get started, you must select a plan, and BistroMD offers gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, heart healthy, and menopause plans, among others. One important thing to note is that you can either choose from the full plan of seven days of breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus snacks, the five-day lunch-and-dinner-only plan, or somewhere in between.

In other words, if you were intending to use this service as a supplement to fill some gaps in your weekly cooking schedule here and there, you will end up with more than what you bargained for since you need to order a minimum of 10 meals per week to be eligible for delivery.

Former GGR Staff Writer and certified personal trainer Lauren Strong tried BistroMD for herself and gives the service a 3.5 out of 5 in portion size. “This is the drawback to this meal service,” she says. “Most meals are under 400 calories, with most being in the mid 300s. I just don’t think that’s enough for active folks.”

Therefore, it appears that BistroMD is the best option for those who want to lose weight aggressively, or those who are suffering from weight-related chronic diseases.

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ICON offers boxes of high-protein meals that could be used for a nice bulk, a keto diet, or just staying lean. You have the option to choose from pre-assembled meals or customize your own. ICON offers lunch and dinner meals along with breakfast, which is always a plus. 

Along with meals, ICON has snacks available for the real protein enthusiasts. These snacks include protein butter, protein coffee, and even protein popcorn. What’s even better is that you do not have to commit to a weekly order; you can simply order as much as you like. This can be great for those who have large families or prefer to stock up on their prepared meals.

Our tester, former GGR Performance Editor and certified nutrition coach Anthony O’Reilly, gave ICON a 5 out of 5 in the category of nutritional info and notes that the pre-made meals have a full macro breakdown to make food tracking super simple. That said, this is not the service for you if you follow a plant-based diet, as there are virtually no options (except for maybe pancakes). 

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As a dietitian, I am very impressed by the way Daily Harvest acknowledges the importance of fruits and vegetables in improving health, and how they strive to make eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables as simple as possible for the American population.

Now, here’s the problem I have. Their harvest and grain bowls aren’t exactly balanced meals. For example, the Brussels Sprouts + Sesame bowl only has Brussels sprouts, carrot, almonds, cabbage, sesame, and lime. Despite the fact that this “meal” has plenty of nutrients, it’s also void of any significant amount of carbs or high-quality protein. Thus, I would be very cautious of using this service as your only means of nutrition.

GGR Editor and certified sports nutrition coach Amanda Capritto gave Daily Harvest a taste score of 3 out of 5. She says, “Unfortunately I was disappointed with the taste of pretty much all of the items I tried. The smoothies are still yummy, and one flavor of oats that I got was pretty good (mulberry dragon fruit harvest bowl).”

The other food types were also middling, according to Amanda. She continues, “The flatbread that I ordered was not good; I could have made a better flatbread with store-bought ingredients. The rice bowls are OK, but nothing special. Overall, the flavors are pretty bland and I had to spice up every meal with additional ingredients (except the smoothies).”

Finally, Daily Harvest got a 3 out of 5 from Amanda in the category of portion size. “I found the portions to be quite minimal and not filling for all meal types that I tried. The skillet meals have multiple servings, according to the label, but when I made mine, I ended up eating almost the entire bag.” However, she does note that she ate her meal right after training, so this may not be the case for everyone.

With Clean Eatz, you can choose from weight loss, keto, high-protein, breakfast, and gluten-free meal plans, but can also just build your own meal plan if you don’t follow a particular diet and just want to eat! There is a $5 shipping charge for orders under $85, so you’ll get the best value if you have a family or have plenty of room in the freezer. 

Meals average between 300 and 450 calories, meaning they’re practically perfect for weight loss. However, since the meals are already prepared and pre-portioned, if you require larger portions with a lot of calories, you’ll have to do quite a bit of supplementing on your own to make the meals more substantial. The good news, however, is that these bad boys are ready fast. You can heat and eat the microwave-safe, pre-made meals within three minutes, and they can be stored in your freezer for up to six months.

Our team member, Chloe, loved the convenience and flavor of the meals. She says, “So delicious. It was nice to have lower calorie, high-protein, limited-ingredient options without lacking flavor. I was blown away by how good everything turned out, considering it was a microwave meal.”

However, she did wish there was just a bit more protein to make the meal fully satisfying. “I had to get the extra protein add-on option because I didn’t feel like there was enough protein to hold me over for the regular options,” she said.

With most meals costing $8.99 each, you really can’t go wrong, though. It’s cheaper than many takeout places these days (and probably healthier, as well), which makes it a solid option for people who struggle with healthy meal prep but don’t want to break the bank for a convenient solution. 

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Frozen meals that are gluten-free can be extremely hard to come by, as most preservatives that keep frozen meals fresh or additives that make the food still tasty after re-warming often contain gluten. That said, those who have gluten intolerances or celiac disease still deserve the same convenience, so…enter ModifyHealth. 

Along with gluten-free meals, ModifyHealth also offers Mediterranean, diabetes-friendly, carb-conscious, and low-sodium diets for those with diabetes and heart disease. I want to note, too, that if you have these conditions, you still want to consult with a registered dietitian for a specific meal plan that works for you.

That said, a combo of an RD and ModifyHealth could make executing recommendations for these dietary needs a lot less overwhelming. In fact, ModifyHealth even offers a combo plan in which you can subscribe to get their meals and get one-on-one sessions with a registered dietitian, along with virtual cooking demos and other resources.

Furthermore, ModifyHealth offers low-FODMAP meals, which is important since FODMAPs can cause IBS symptoms when consumed. However, FODMAPs are often difficult to identify and eliminate, so having a meal plan that excludes these foods altogether can be huge for people who suffer due to these compounds. 

Nicole Davis, GGR Director of Content and certified nutrition coach, gave ModifyHealth a 4.5 out of 5 for ingredient quality. She says, “It’s very fresh—does not taste like a frozen meal once heated up.”

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Revive Superfoods is a Canada-based, plant-based meal delivery service. We must specify here that not all meals at Revive are organic or contain organic ingredients, so be sure to read your descriptions before ordering. However, the menu of offerings were created by a team of chefs and nutritionists to ensure nutritious recipes that are farm-frozen and sustainable. 

What’s special about Revive is that they offer prepared meals like the others on this list, but also offer other items including smoothies, soups, oat bowls, and acai bowls. That said, the variety is…not great.

A quick look at their website shows only four options for meal entrees and Amanda Capritto, GGR Editor and certified sports nutrition coach, gave Revive a variety score of 2 out of 5. “I think I’d get pretty bored pretty quickly with this service.” she says. “This service is extremely similar to Daily Harvest, but there are fewer options. There are a lot of smoothie options, though!”

Amanda also gave Revive a 2.5 in the taste category. “After trying several meal types from Revive, I’m not impressed with the overall tastes and flavor profiles of the available items,” Amanda says. “Of all the items I tried, the smoothies are easily the tastiest and easiest to customize by adding protein powder, honey, sugar, other fruit, milk, etc. In all, though, I could get a better smoothie from the shop across from my building for about the same price. The ready-made frozen meals are very bland and plain.”

So, if you’re a huge smoothie fan or you want to make plant-based eating easy (and don’t care much about variety), then Revive may be a solution for you. 

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The biggest quality that sets MealPro apart is its level of customization. Unlike meal kit services and other similar platform, you have the option to either choose assembled meals or compose your own à la carte meals by selecting your desired proteins, grains, and veggies. 

That said, this à la carte freedom comes with a downside in that it’s not very helpful for those who adhere to special diets—like keto, paleo, or gluten-free—that require special attention to certain ingredients and specific macros for adherence. Many people prefer to not have to think about whether or not their meals fit their diet, as part of the convenience is just to order and go.

Our tester, GGR Performance Editor and Olympic athlete Caine Wilkes, gave MealPro a customization score of 3 out of 5, saying, “Good variety of meals, initially, but the à la carte menu doesn’t seem to change. You can create custom meals, but you’re only able to choose from proteins and sides that are already on the à la carte menu. With 18 meals as a minimum, too, I can see this getting repetitive, eventually.”

That said, Caine gave MealPro a 4.5 out of 5 for serving size, which is why we crowned it the best meal delivery for single servings. “Calories range from 500 to 800 per meal, which should satisfy most people,” Caine notes. “As a larger athlete, I was satisfied by most meals, while it was a bit too much for my wife, at times.”

Finally, the biggest downside to MealPro is the price. Though the price per meal isn’t anything crazy, you have to order a whopping 18 of them at minimum to get your delivery. Plus, shipping is not free: The price depends on where you live, but to give you an idea, Caine had to cough up $19.65 a meal with shipping. 

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Founded in 2019, Mosaic Foods delivers meatless frozen meals right to your door. What’s really cool about this company is that they partner with the non-profit City Harvest to give back to the community. This means that for every box sold, the company donates one pound of nutritious food to families in need. 

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Mosaic Foods is a fairly new company, so they don’t deliver just anywhere like some other services on this list. In fact, before you can even view the menu and pricing, you have to input your email and zip code to see if they can even come out to you.

Once you’ve done that (and confirmed you’re eligible), you can choose a minimum of six items that could include veggie bowls, family meals, pizza, soups, oat bowls, and smoothies. Just note that you need to order at least 12 items in your box to receive free shipping. 

GGR Staff Writer and certified personal trainer Lauren Strong gave Mosaic Foods a rating of 5 out of 5 on taste. “I felt apprehensive because everything is plant-based and I just assumed it would be very ‘crunchy-granola,’ but the reality is these were really filling and tasty,” Lauren notes. “Smoothies were excellent, pizzas were pretty darn good, and the Thai noodle dish I ordered was totally awesome.”

She awarded it a 4.5 on portion size, as well, but did warn that the offerings are really lacking in the protein category. “Everything I tried was very filling. That said, because this is a plant-based meal plan, the protein content is rather low (for myself and probably anyone else who lifts). Smoothies had under 10 grams of protein, while most other meals averaged 15 grams per serving,” she says.

Indeed, most meals get their protein from sources like quinoa, chickpeas, and black beans. Although these are all healthful foods, they aren’t efficient sources of protein. So, if you’re a plant-based eater who is seeking hypertrophy or just a diet plan that can help meet your protein goals, this may not be the best fit for you. However, it’s still a pretty affordable, convenient service to get a variety of tasty, meat-free meals.

Learn more in our full Mosaic Meal Delivery review.

There is one thing that makes 518 Kitchen different from similar services: You can order as much food as you want. There are no restrictions on the frequency or quantity of delivery options, either, which makes it an excellent choice for large families or individuals who have a tendency to prepare meals on a regular basis. Also, since the meals are frozen, they can be kept in the freezer for a long time.

It should be noted, too, that all meals are either keto-friendly or low-carb, so if you were looking for some grain or Italian offerings, you may want to start looking elsewhere. It is possible to further filter down the cooked meals in order to cater to dietary needs that do not include meat, dairy products, nuts, or pork, as well.

Kate Meier, former GGR Head of Content and certified personal trainer, gave 518 Kitchen a score of 5 out of 5 for portion size. She said, “These are around 600 to 800 calories, which is plenty for me for one meal. I was able to finish all of it, and I wasn’t hungry afterward.” That said, if you’re going for weight loss, you want to be very careful with these meals, as portion control is something you’ll have to handle on your own. 

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