You Can Eat Like a Champ with the Best Bodybuilding Meal Delivery (2026)

Trifecta is our top pick for the best overall bodybuilding meal delivery service, with a 4.1-out-of-5-star rating overall from our expert product tester and GGR head of content, Kate Meier. Kate thought ordering was a cinch, and pre-made, fresh meals were delivered right to her door. 

When it comes to overall taste, variety, portion size, and customization on meal plans, Trifecta scored 4- and 5-star ratings across the board. You can read more about all these categories in our in-depth Trifecta meal delivery review. 

Many of the ingredients Trifecta uses are organic and sourced sustainably whenever possible. The meals always arrive fresh in vacuum-sealed containers with a best-buy date of five days after delivery (and the option to freeze them for up to three months). 

When it comes to portion sizes, tester Kate gives Trifecta a 5-out-of-5-star rating, even though she found them a tad on the small side. 

However, these meals are designed for optimizing macronutrient balance for athletic performance, muscle growth, and fat loss. “If you are really strict about your macros, these meals are a good option,” Kate adds. 

Trifecta also helps you get more protein into your diet with a focus on lean proteins.  Registered dietitian Perry Nix notes, “Trifecta markets their meals towards athletes wanting to achieve a fit aesthetic by eating balanced and nutritious foods.”

“Meal prepping can help you achieve a more chiseled physique, but it’s tedious and time-consuming. Using a service like Trifecta takes the struggle out of meal prepping,” Perry adds.  

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We chose Factor (formerly Factor 75) for the best meal delivery for variety because it offers a large, rotating menu. That said, these are still traditional bodybuilding-style meals. 

“There are quite a lot of meals to choose from, and the menu changes at least partially each week,” explains Amanda Capritto, GGR expert tester, senior writer, and certified personal trainer.

“However, the meals all have the same format: A lean protein with a side of veggies and grains. While you do get to enjoy different flavor profiles, you’ll eventually notice that you’re eating the same kind of meal over and over,” says Amanda. 

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But notice that she says the same kind of meal—not the same meal. For this reasonFactor earns a 4-out-of-5-star rating in the variety category. When Amanda tested these meals, she had the general population in mind, but she also realizes this is more than enough variety for athletes and bodybuilders. 

You’ll even have the opportunity to select from a variety of meal plans like keto or high-protein to better suit your dietary needs. Plus, Amanda gave Factor a 5-star rating for access to nutritional information. “The nutrition information, ingredients, and allergens are on the website for every meal. Each meal’s sleeve has the full nutrition info printed on it, too,” she says. 

Perry Nix RD, LD, chimes in and adds, “Many people don’t know where to start when it comes to shopping for nutrient-rich ingredients and cooking balanced meals,” We find this true for first-time bodybuilders, too. 

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“Factor does the shopping and cooking for you so you can improve your diet completely hassle-free. Factor meals arrive fresh, not frozen, so you can keep them in the refrigerator and simply heat them up in the microwave when you’re ready to eat,” says Perry. 

We have even more details about Amanda’s hands-on, taste-testing experience in our in-depth Factor Meals review. 

ICON Meals offers a bodybuilding-style meal service that doesn’t force you to commit to a subscription plan or stick to a certain type of diet.

Expert product tester and certified nutrition coach Anthony O’Reilly tested ICON Meals and mentions this was the best overall experience out of the meal services he tried. One thing Anthony appreciated about ICON was the fact you create your own meal plan and choose from an a la carte menu. 

GGR expert panelist and registered dietitian Perry Nix says, “I like that ICON Meals helps you select entrees based on your health and fitness goals. You can choose high-protein meals if you’re looking to gain muscle or calorie-conscious meals if you’d like to lose weight.” 

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“Something that makes ICON Meals unique is that you can create custom meals to suit your dietary needs and preferences. This is ideal for anyone trying to hit specific macros each day because you are in control of everything that’s on your plate,” says Perry.

You’ll also have the option to choose bulk food items (like bulk chicken, beef, or roasted vegetables) so you can create your own plates from bulk orders—ideal if you have more than one athlete in your home. 

We even selected ICON Meals for the high-protein category in our best gluten-free meal delivery list. 

When it comes to both customization of meal plans and the ordering process as a whole, Anthony gives ICON a 5-out-of-5-star rating in both categories. 

Not only can  you customize your meal plans, the high-protein meals are ideal for bodybuilders and athletes alike. Perry Nix notes, “ICON is especially appealing for athletes wanting to cut fat and gain muscle. Not only do they offer high-protein meals, but snacks are also protein-packed to promote muscle growth and rev up metabolism.”

While Hungryroot doesn’t have all organic ingredients, it’s much simpler to filter meals and grocery items that are USDA Organic and non-GMO-certified than other services we tested and there are plenty of options each week. During your initial survey, you can even say how much cooking you’re looking to do so your meals reflect your culinary capabilities.

Kate Meier, CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1, and GGR senior director of content, tested Hungryroot and rates the ingredient quality a 4.5 out of 5. “Everything is high-quality,” she says. “Humanely raised meat and dairy, a lot of organic fruit/vegetables/grains. I did have some things, like a bell pepper mix, that wasn’t organic. However, in terms of quality, everything is so fresh and crisp.

In fact, we hand selected Hungryroot for our best organic meal delivery roundup for the best budget meal category. 

Additionally, if you’re a bodybuilder, you’ll like knowing you can opt for meals with at least 25 grams of protein per serving. Perry Nix, our expert panelist and registered dietitian, says it’s also a good choice for those with food-borne allergies. “They include groceries and recipes made without common food allergens like soy, nuts, shellfish, and eggs, which is hard to find in other meal service plans,” she says.

Kate was a big fan of the meals she tried, giving them a 5 out of 5 when it came to taste. “Everything is so fresh, and you don’t need to do any seasoning because most foods are prepped already for you with spices,” she says in our Hungryroot review.

She was also a fan of the cooking process, which she gave a 4 out of 5 to, since it involves minimal chopping and dishes. “Everything is prepackaged and ready to throw in a skillet,” she says.

The portion sizes were alright for her, though her much taller partner, a competitive weightlifter, required rice or another carb source to bulk up his meals. Kate rated it a 4 out of 5 in that category. “It’s so customizable, so you can make it be almost as big or as small as you want,” she says.

Home Chef has consistently been one of our favorite meal kits because they use fresh, appropriately-portioned ingredients that taste great and reduce food waste. We’ve had several testers try them, and everyone said the meat, vegetables, and other food items were still fresh thanks to the dry ice included in each box.

“Meals typically need to be eaten between 3-6 days from delivery, but I can make them stretch if needed,” says longtime Home Chef user Emily, a friend of GGR’s.

Registered dietitian Perry Nix says using the service can also lead to better overall health. “Eating home-cooked meals, whether using food from a meal kit or the grocery store, is linked to improved diet quality,” she says in our Home Chef review.

You can filter meals based on whether you want low-calorie or low-carb options, and while there’s no way to search for high-protein meals many of the offerings have more than 30 or 40 grams per serving. Nix, however, cautions those with food allergies to be careful. “Meals are made in a facility that handles many common allergens, so there is a risk of cross-contamination,” she says. “Additionally, Home Chef doesn’t offer vegan, keto, or paleo-friendly meals, so if you follow these restrictive eating patterns this might not be the best choice.”

You can pick between 2-6 meals per week by either letting the program select your meals based on the preferences you enter during sign up or editing their choices. “You can also plan multiple weeks in advance to choose meals for a few weeks or make sure you skip weeks when you know you won’t be checking the site,” says Emily, who rated the ordering process a 5 out of 5.

Another category that got perfect marks was the taste. “Many of the meals have wonderful sauces that just make the dish absolutely perfect,” Emily says. “I’ve tried a few different meal delivery kit services and this is by far the best. Hence why we have ordered it constantly since September 2022.”

If you’re going with the meal kits, you’re going to have to dirty a few pots and pans so the ease of preparation gets a 2 out of 5 in that case. There are oven-ready meals and Express options that are ready in 15 minutes or less.

BistroMD has one of the best meal plans for dietary restrictions. The brand offers Gluten Free, Keto Flex, Diabetic, Vegan, Menopause, and Heart Healthy meal programs. Each meal plan and menu item has been meticulously designed by co-founder Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., and reviewed by a team of nutritionists and registered dietitians. 

While BistroMD is specially designed for weight loss, I think it’s a solid option for athletes and bodybuilders who have specific dietary needs (like gluten-free or vegan). 

I personally tried this meal service and signed up for the Signature Meal Plan, which isn’t diet-specific but, according to the website, uses the science of healthy weight loss and may help reduce blood sugar spikes. We also chose BistroMD for the weight loss category in our best healthy meal delivery service roundup. 

Registered dietitian Perry Nix notes, “These meal plans focus on fueling your metabolism, stabilizing your blood sugar, and keeping you full and satisfied, so you can burn more calories and utilize energy efficiently.”

Overall, I rated BistroMD a 5-out-of-5-star rating for meal planning and customization because the brand offers a variety of different dietary restrictions that aren’t usually available on every meal delivery platform. Once you select a plan, the website will filter so you see meals that fit within that plan or dietary need. You will have full control of choosing your individual meals.

The meals are fairly low-calorie, but I personally think this would work well if you’re a bodybuilder on an eating schedule of more than three meals per day. 

It’s also worth noting that all meals came with a healthy portion of vegetables, which are fiber-packed and increase your feeling of fullness. It’s the ideal small meal, and the menu items are more interesting than chicken, broccoli, and rice. 

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Perry doesn’t disagree and says, “If you’re only eating three meals (and maybe another two snacks) the average calorie intake for women and men is 1200 and 1500, respectively. BistroMD alone is much too low.” 

BistroMD also earns 5 out of 5 stars for access to nutritional information because macros and ingredients are listed on each package and you can preview all the same information as you make your meal selections on the website. 

Fuel Meals makes meal-prepping easy with ready-to-eat meals shipped to your door. Meals arrive fresh and can be microwaved or stashed in the freezer to eat later. “You just nuke ’em and throw away the container,” says competitive weightlifter and GGR’s senior director of content Kate Meier, who rated the ease of preparation a 5 out of 5.

Registered dietitian Perry Nix says the meals are perfectly balanced when it comes to macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat). “This supports muscle growth and provides enough energy to help you power through your workout,” she says.

So they’re good for you, but do they taste good? For the most part, yeah. “Overall I thought they were pretty good,” says precision nutrition coach and GGR’s head of content Nicole Davis. “On some of them I wanted a bit more spice or flavor—the bison burger for instance, the sauce was really good but the actual patty itself was under-seasoned.”

Kate said she was left “wanting more” after most of her meals. “I found myself adding vegetables to the meal, or adding a sauce or a spice to get more out of it,” she says in our Fuel Meals review. Nicole and Kate agreed the overall taste was a 4 out of 5.

For those watching their macros closely, Fuel Meals shows all important info on their website. Kate says some of her physical labels were blurry, and Nicole notes that some of the nutritional information on her meals was missing. For those reasons, we give the access to nutritional info a 4 out of 5.

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Regarding portion size, bigger bodybuilders or those in their bulking phase might require something with a little more substance. For example, Nicole said she was full after trying most of them but her husband was a little hungry afterwards. Most meals have around 400-600 calories. The portion size received a 4 out of 5.

Nix adds that the foods are made of your typical “bodybuilding ingredients,” such as steak, chicken, potatoes, and rice. Since you’re reading this roundup, that’s probably not an issue for you but more adventurous eaters should look elsewhere.

If you’re looking for a paleo-specific meal plan or groceries, Paleo on the Go makes it super easy. Everything on their website is paleo and autoimmune protocol (AIP)-complaint, meaning they’re free of grains, soy, dairy, and other foods known to cause inflammation in some people.

What’s more, you get a one-time box with 8 items without a subscription to see if it’s right for you. “Few other meal delivery services cater strictly to paleo and AIP diets,” registered dietitian Perry Nix says.

You won’t get bored, either. We also selected Paleo on the Go for the best for variety category in our best paleo meal delivery roundup, and former paleo dieter Frieda Johnson rated the menu options a 5 out of 5. “They also have seasonal foods and meals are cycled out or new ones added regularly,” says Frieda, a certified nutrition coach and longtime fitness writer.

Another area that got perfect scores was taste. “They were easily as good as the meals I made from scratch when I was following the paleo diet,” Frieda says. “And the baked goods were impressive! A bit of a mealy texture, but that’s hard to avoid with paleo baked goods.”

Frieda recommends sticking to the oven with these meals, as the only one she didn’t like was reheated in the microwave. “It takes longer but it’s worth it,” she says.

Price is one area where Paleo on the Go fell flat. Some entrees can cost between $20-$30, and sides and snacks cost around $10-$15. “I would have loved to have these meals at the time I was paleo if they weren’t horrendously expensive,” Frieda says. “I do think these are high-quality meals, but I have a hard time justifying the expense.”

Muscle Meals 2 Go takes our spot for people trying to grow their biceps without shrinking their wallet because you can simply order meals a la carte without a subscription. In other words, you don’t need to order more items to get the per-meal cost to an alright number as you do with other services. Even if you sign up for a subscription, the $13.50 per-meal cost for 10 entrees is cheaper or just about the same as most other companies that offer macro-friendly meals.

If you think Muscle Meals 2 Go sounds like a bodybuilding meal delivery service, you’re absolutely right. This certified personal trainer and former competitive powerlifter personally tested this meal delivery service and thought it looked a lot like my own meal prep when I used to cook ahead for my 14-hour days as a personal trainer in a gym. 

Honestly, this service would have been absolutely clutch back then. And Muscle Meals 2 Go arrives in a vacuum-sealed container with fresh, pre-made, and ready-to-eat meals. 

These are true, bodybuilder-style meals. And what I mean by that is the ingredients are pretty basic and pretty much all whole foods, including lean protein sources, vegetables, and whole grains. I will admit there are minimal sauces and seasonings, too. Because I thought these were on the bland side, I give Muscle Meals a 4-out-of-5-star rating for taste, and suggest having your favorite hot sauce nearby. 

That said, Muscle Meals has three different tracks to choose from: Lean, Maintain, or Gain. No matter what track you choose, all of your meals come fresh and ready. There’s no dethawing or microwaving for over five minutes (or more). 

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Registered dietitian Perry Nix mentions that the Gain meal plan, “Includes extra protein to support muscle growth and increase metabolism. Plus, several meals are made with chicken, turkey, and salmon for those who want to reduce their saturated fat and cholesterol intake.”

You also don’t have to sign up for a subscription, which is not how most fresh meal delivery services work, but I’m more than happy to mention this. At checkout you’ll have the option to subscribe or choose a one-time purchase. For overall ordering, I give this company a 5-out-of-5-star rating. 

You’ll also find Muscle Meals 2 Go as our top pick overall for the best high-protein meal delivery.