Best High-Protein Meal Delivery (2026): 8 Options That Can Help You Build Muscle And Stay Full

At a Glance

• Prepared meals available in the contiguous U.S.
• Priced near the average meal service
• Above-average number of meal plans, including Protein Plus
• Choose between 6 and 18 meals per week—an above-average range

Factor is one of the most popular prepared meal services on the market, and for good reason. Along with being a convenient option that’s easy to prep, they offer excellent portion sizes, ample variety, and high-quality ingredients. You can also order anywhere from six to 18 meals each week, covering various people’s needs.

Additionally, there are plenty of high-protein options to help fuel your gains, including an entire menu dubbed ‘Protein Plus,’ where each meal contains at least 30 grams of protein per serving. All of that adds up to Factor earning the top spot as our favorite high-protein meal delivery service.

“These meals can fill up a triathlete in the middle of a tough training block, so they can likely fill up just about anyone,” says GGR Senior Staff Writer and former competitive triathlete Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC, rating Factor’s portion sizes at 4.5 out of 5.

Taste: 4/5

Variety: 4/5

Sustainability: 2/5

Why We Like Factor

Our tester, Amanda, is also from New Orleans, so she told me she hit most of her Factor meals with some Tony Chachere’s seasoning (if you know, you know). Nevertheless, she rated the taste at a solid 4 out of 5, and mentioned to me that the proteins impressed her most of all. “The steaks were actually pink in the middle, even after microwaving, and didn’t turn into shoe leather, so shoutout to Factor for that,” she explained.

Factor has eight distinct meal plans—Protein Plus, Chef’s Choice, Calorie Smart, Keto, Carb Conscious, GLP-1 Balance, Fiber Filled, Flexitarian—but there is some crossover between them. For example, a Protein Plus meal might also be classified as a Keto meal. 

Because of this versatility, you’ll get to choose from around 30 different meals each week (there are closer to 35 total, but they don’t all fall under the high-protein category). If you want to mix and match, you have that option, too. Even if you sign up for a dedicated meal plan, you’ll still get access to the full weekly menu, which is why Factor earns a 4-out-of-5 rating for variety. 

The menu changes weekly, although you might see some repeat favorites, and Amanda let me know that quite a few meals have a similar set-up: a protein with veggies and grains. 

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In addition to meals, you can opt for add-ons like coconut pancakes, bacon and cheddar egg bites, and garlic buffalo chicken wings—all of which fall under the Protein Plus meal plan. There are also cooked bulk meats and fish if you want extra protein as an accompanying side dish.

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Where Factor scored lowest in our testing was in its sustainability efforts, mostly because, well, they don’t seem to put much effort into sustainability. Amanda rates it at a 2 out of 5 and tells me that it didn’t score lower since Factor’s packaging doesn’t seem glaringly different from other, more sustainable meal delivery services.

“The main difference, I suppose, is that each Factor meal comes in its own plastic tray, which is definitely a bit wasteful compared to cooking at home,” she adds.

Additionally, the price per serving is right on the average, costing between $11 and $14 per serving. Factor earns a 3 out of 5 for its middle-of-the-road price point, but the convenience should make it worthwhile for quite a few people.

If you’re looking for pre-portioned meal kits to prepare yourself rather than pre-made meals, we recommend trying Home Chef.

Testing Breakdown

Despite its lack of sustainability efforts, Factor can be a great option for protein-packed prepared meals each day. Here’s how it scored, according to our testing methodology.

Vs. The Average

Factor costs around your average meal delivery service, depending on the number of meals you order each week. There is more flexibility in Factor than other meal deliveries, too, as there are more meal plans for dietary preferences. Plus, you can order up to 18 meals a week, which is well above the average metric.

For more, check out our in-depth Factor Meals review.

At a Glance 

• Nationwide delivery
• More expensive than average price per meal
• Order minimum of 7 meals per week
• Above-average amount of available meal plans

While many meal delivery services send pre-made meals, Fuel Meals earned the spot of best prepared high-protein meal delivery for its ease of prep and ordering, as well as its balanced macros. “The meals are high-protein, low-fat, and include a moderate amount of carbs,” says registered dietitian Perry Nix. “This balance supports muscle growth and provides enough energy to help you power through your workout.” 

Furthermore, cooking the food couldn’t be simpler, earning a 5 out of 5 for ease of preparation: Just throw your pre-packaged serving in the microwave and it’s done within three minutes.

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Ease of Prep: 5/5

Taste: 4/5

Portion Size: 4/5

Why We Like Fuel Meals

We had two certified personal trainers test out Fuel Meals, and both awarded the service a 4 out of 5 on flavor. “The taste is all totally fine and completely edible; I could order and eat it again,” Kate Meier, former GGR Senior Director of Content and a fellow competitive weightlifter, told me. “But I found myself adding vegetables to the meal, or adding a sauce or a spice to get more out of it.”

Nicole Davis, a Precision Nutrition coach and GGR Director of Content, agreed and found that the meats were typically good, while the sides were oftentimes lackluster. “It was typically just sweet potatoes or potatoes with not much to them,” she says.

You can pick between seven and 20 meals per week, with the nutritional information displayed front and center as you’re scrolling through each week’s menu. The nutritional information is also on meal labels, although Kate noted that each label featured a blurred print. Nicole had no issues, though, so Fuel Meals earns a 4 out of 5 for access to nutrition information.

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Perry Nix adds that one downside of Fuel meals is that it might not be for adventurous eaters, since their meals consist of traditional “prep” foods—chicken, rice, broccoli, potatoes, etc. There’s nothing wrong with any of those, but some people may prefer a little more variety, which is why we gave Fuel Meals a 3 out of 5 in that category. That said, there are also prepared proteins available by the pound to save time on meal prepping, along with snacks like chocolate protein brownies. 

This is also a pricier meal delivery service with meals starting around $14. For comparison, we’ve determined the average meal delivery service to cost roughly $12.37 per serving. As such, it earns a 2 out of 5 for price per serving.

If you’re looking for a meal delivery service that offers more variety, we recommend trying Factor instead.

Testing Breakdown

Albeit a pricier meal delivery, this prepared meals service scored quite well in its ease of ordering and prep. Below is a breakdown of its scores.

Vs. The Average

With meals between $14 and $16, this is one of the pricier high-protein meal deliveries on our list, although the nationwide delivery does make this accessible to states like Alaska and Hawaii.

Check out our full Fuel Meals review for more information.

At a Glance

• Prepared meal delivery service with high-protein options
• Meals are within standard price range
• Can order 16 or more meals per week, well above the norm
• Average number of meal plans available

It’s no secret that adequate protein intake is one key component of building muscle. Amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—are crucial for muscle synthesis and repair³. With meals that contain close to 30 grams of protein, Tempo by Home Chef is our top pick for a high-protein meal delivery service for athletes. Tempo is also the official meal delivery of the CrossFit Games, further justifying its effectiveness for sport-minded individuals.

Nutrition and supplements expert Bob Iafelice, MS, RDN, LDN, approves of this service, which we rate at 4 out of 5 overall. “Protein is the core of a meal, and Tempo by Home Chef does it right by placing a large emphasis on protein,” he tells me. “The meals are well-balanced, too, with plenty of veggies.” 

Ease of Prep: 5/5

Plans & Customizations: 2/5

Taste: 4.5/5

Why We Like Tempo Meals

Former GGR editorial member and certified personal trainer Anthony O’Reilly rated the meals at a solid 4.5 out of 5 for taste. “I was surprised by how much I liked these. There was a ton of flavor, and you can tell everything is well-seasoned,” he says.

Anthony was also impressed with the ingredient quality, scoring the meals at 4 out of 5 for the category. “Everything seems fresh, but the ingredients aren’t organic,” Anthony explained to me. “The meals are a lot better than other prepared meal services I’ve tried, though.” 

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Tempo by Home Chef offers a broad variety of meals, and you can even choose certain foods you’d like to avoid during signup (no cluttered menus, hooray!). Anthony was also a fan of the easy preparation process and rated it at 5 out of 5. The simple prep and lack of cleanup can be great for athletes (or anyone) that are constantly on the move, too.

Alternatives

There’s no easy way to select meals that fit a specific dietary need when choosing your preferences—like if you need to eat gluten-free, for example. You’ll have to pay close attention to the ingredients when choosing your weekly servings if you have a food allergy, as the nutrition information doesn’t specify allergens. Because of this, Tempo gets a 2 out of 5 on meal plans and customizations.

Another callout is the price per meal, which Anthony rated at 3 out of 5. Costs can range from around $11 to $13.50, depending on how many meals you order. You can choose up to 16 or more meals each week, and the price per meal decreases the more you order. Still, the cost can quickly add up, and Anthony didn’t think the quality quite matched the pricing.

If you want something a little more affordable, you may want to look into services that provide meal kits you assemble yourself, like Home Chef.

Testing Breakdown

Aside from the lack of diet-specific meal plans, Tempo Meals is a solid (albeit pricey) meal delivery service that scored quite well in our testing.

Vs. The Average

Prices vary depending on the number of meals you order each week, but the price range falls around the average price per meal when compared to typical costs. Also, Tempo Meals offers four different meal plans—slightly over the usual three options provided by many meal deliveries—although they aren’t necessarily diet-specific. Those with restrictions or allergies will still need to pay close attention to the meals they order.

At a Glance 

• Meal kit service delivering to the contiguous U.S.
• Less expensive price per serving
• Above average meals per week
• Accommodates an above-average amount of dietary needs

Looking for variety? You’ve found it with Hungryroot, which is basically a meal kit delivery service and online grocery store mashed into one. When signing up, you take a quiz outlining your preferences and dietary needs, and Hungryroot will automatically load hundreds of recipes that work for you, earning 5 out of 5 stars for variety.

“You essentially shop for meals and groceries at the same time each week, and you pick things you like and remove things you don’t want,” adds Kate Meier, CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1, and former GGR Senior Director of Content. “Any item you’d want, it’s more than likely available on Hungryroot.”

Ease of Prep: 4/5

Variety: 5/5

Ordering: 3/5

Why We Like Hungryroot

Hungryroot acts like a meal kit service, since you can filter recipes by protein type or cook time. When you see a recipe you like, you can add it to your cart, and all the necessary ingredients will load for you. However, you can also shop the site like an online grocery store, adding proteins, organic produce, spices, sauces, cheeses, and most other ingredients that you’d find in a supermarket. This only adds to the variety and brings a uniqueness to the shopping experience, as a whole.

The majority of the recipes take around 10 minutes or less since Hungryroot relies on a lot of pre-cooked (but high-quality) ingredients. Kate tested Hungryroot and was a big fan of the ingredient quality and the taste of the meals she tried (which she confirmed took less than 10 minutes to prepare). She gave Hungryroot a 4.5 out of 5 for ingredient quality and a 4 out of 5 for ease of preparation.

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“Hungryroot helps you find the best plan for your dietary needs and preferences. 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,” registered dietitian Perry Nix said to me.

Alternatives

If there’s a major complaint with Hungryroot, it can be from the initial quiz upon signing up. It’s a thorough quiz, covering most aspects you can think of like how much you enjoy cooking, what style of cuisine you enjoy (Thai, Italian, or Mexican, for example), and flavors or foods you dislike. They fill up your cart based on your quiz, and then you can edit it for up to six days.

Kate admitted to me, “The process is, honestly, a bit confusing. I’m almost not sure if I’m getting recipes or groceries.” The answer, in reality, is you’re getting both, but the initial ordering process can certainly be overwhelming to some, which is why it scores a 3 out of 5 in the category.

For a simpler ordering process, you may want to consider a company like Trifecta, which ships frozen meals that can be stored in the freezer. It has a pretty straightforward ordering process, as well.

Testing Breakdown

Hungryroot is a favorite among the meal delivery services we’ve tested. Although the initial ordering and quiz can be daunting, it scored well, overall.

Vs. The Average

Because of the unique ordering experience of Hungryroot, prices can vary per meal, but in our experience, they average out below the standard and sit around $10 per meal. The company also allows for filtering through several dietary needs and preferences, which is a customization not typically shared among common meal subscription services.

For more information, read our in-depth Hungryroot review.

At a Glance 

• Offers both prepared meals and meal kits
• Starts at budget-friendly pricing
• Average amount of meals per week
• Below-average number of available meal plans

Home Chef is one of our favorite high-protein meal delivery services for many reasons, but the one that impresses us most is its price per serving, which we rated at 4.5 out of 5. Prices typically hover between $10 and $12 per meal, depending on the plan you go with. But the value doesn’t affect food quality, as Home Chef uses fresh ingredients and provides meals that are well-portioned and satisfying.

Many of the options pack 30 grams of protein or more, making this meal kit service the ideal choice for those who want nutritious meals that taste just as good as they are good for you.

Taste: 5/5

Variety: 5/5

Ease of Prep: 2/5

Why We Like Home Chef

Emily Chidester, a friend of Garage Gym Reviews who has been using Home Chef for nearly two years, praised the consistently tasty flavors, though she told me that the deliciousness of each dish will depend on your personal cooking skills. “Many of the meals have wonderful sauces that just make the food absolutely perfect,” she told me. “My family has learned a lot about cooking just from making different recipes.”

Home Chef has a rotating menu of meals with some reaching 30 to 40 grams of protein per serving. The service also offers a variety of calorie- and carb-conscious meals that can be tailored to your dietary preferences. You can even swap in leaner meats on some recipes, such as chicken in place of sausage. Plus, as registered dietitian Perry Nix points out, cooking your own meals, even those from a meal kit, has been linked to improved diet quality.

“Home Chef is a good option for those wanting to learn how to build balanced meals and acquire new cooking skills,” Nix says. “Even if you only use the meal kits short-term, you can mimic the recipes in the future by using store-bought ingredients.”

Emily also rates Home Chef’s ordering process at 5 out of 5. “I get email reminders every week to go select my meals,” she says. “Home Chef automatically selects meals for you based on your stated preferences and the types of meals you’ve selected in the past, but you can edit them if you want.”

Alternatives

The ease of preparation can depend on the recipe in question, though Emily gave the service a 2 out of 5 for the category, mostly because it requires a good bit of cleanup post-dining. The meal kits can take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, but there are ‘Express’ meals that can be ready in 15 minutes or less, as well as ‘Oven-Ready’ meals that you just need to heat and eat.

Emily also let me know that Home Chef has made some mistakes before with regards to her delivered orders, typically in the form of sending her the wrong meal kits or ingredients. Still, in those moments, customer service was very receptive and helpful, applying credits to her account for the next delivery. Because of this, the packaging and shipping earns a 3.5 out of 5, while customer service gets a solid 5-out-of-5 score.

We love Home Chef, but if you prefer not to cook or clean after eating, consider a company like Tempo Meals, which focuses on pre-made meals.

Testing Breakdown

In short, Home Chef is a solid meal kit service we recommend, although the varying prep time impacted its overall score a bit.

Vs. The Average

With prices starting below $10, Home Chef is certainly a less expensive meal service when compared to the average meal delivery. Plus, it offers meal kits and prepared meals—a rare sense of variety for the category.

Read our Home Chef review for more information.

At a Glance 

• Nationwide delivery range
• Pricier meal delivery service when to average costs
• Can order an above-average number of meals each week
• Above-average amount of available meal plans

Trifecta doesn’t have a dedicated high-protein meal service, per se, but the company does offer a clean meal plan, a paleo/Whole30-approved plan, and a keto diet plan—all of which have around 30 to 40 grams of protein per meal, at the very least. (If you prefer plant-based protein, there’s also a high-protein vegan plan, but the protein per meal averages slightly lower at around 20 grams.) 

With its solid keto and low-carb options, Trifecta earns our spot as the best keto meal delivery service for high-protein meals, and it earns a 4 out of 5 for meal plans and customizations; along with a keto meal plan, you can choose between paleo, Whole30, and high-protein vegan or vegetarian meal plans.

Taste: 4/5

Price Per Serving: 3/5

Variety: 5/5

Why We Like Trifecta

Trifecta’s whole business model is built around health and fitness, and while we can’t guarantee that eating these meals will help you finally nail those double-unders, we can say that these meals are perfectly designed for tracking macros. The macronutrients are listed on the outside of each package, making it easy for athletes with strict dietary requirements to log and monitor their intake. As such, we rate Trifecta at 5 out of 5 for nutritional information access.

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Former GGR Senior Director of Content and certified personal trainer (CPT) Kate Meier adds that the ‘Chef’s Choice’ plan can be a good option if you like variety—scoring it a 5 out of 5—because the meals are all different. If you’re a picky eater, though, you’ll likely want to curate your weekly orders on your own.

Despite the focus on prepared meals, Trifecta still uses quality ingredients in each dish, which earns a 4 out of 5 from Kate. “A lot of the ingredients are organic or come from sustainable sources, and they’re really fresh and healthy,” she tells me. “They come vacuum-packed, which I really like, too.”

Another notable callout is that all of Trifecta’s meals are gluten-free, and they’re made with non-GMO and organic ingredients with grass-fed meats and sustainably sourced seafood. Trifecta doesn’t use artificial additives, so the ingredients are higher in quality.

Alternatives

We had multiple testers try out Trifecta, which resulted in mixed reviews on the taste. The service earns a 4 out of 5 for its overall flavor, with Kate mentioning, “I didn’t mind the meals at all, but I tend to eat pretty plainly and don’t usually use a lot of spices.”

Our other tester, Sarah, had mixed feelings on the taste. She told me, “Some I liked and I was excited to eat, while others I’d end up throwing away.”

Another quick callout is the price, which we rate at 3 out of 5. The cost per meal is about $15 or $16, depending on the number of meals you purchase, making it one of the pricier meal services out there.

Trifecta is great, but if you want something a little more affordable, Tempo by Home Chef is another good option to consider, with meals starting under $11.

Testing Breakdown

Even though Trifecta is pricier than other meal kits we’ve tested, it scored pretty well in our testing, nonetheless.

Vs. The Average

Trifecta is well above the average price per meal, but its nationwide delivery and higher meal orders per week might be enough to convince some users of the meal delivery’s value.

You can read our Trifecta meal delivery review for a closer look at this healthy meal delivery service.

At a Glance 

• Plant-based meal kit service
• Priced around the average cost of comparable meal kits
• Above-average meal options available
• Ships to contiguous United States

Purple Carrot is a one-stop shop for all your plant-based food needs. You can pick between vegan meal kits if you’d like to cook your food, receive ready-to-eat meals that just need reheating, or shop the grocery section to pick up vegan cheeses, snacks, beverages, and more, earning the service a 4.5 out of 5 for variety. There are several high-protein options, too, that are loaded with fiber to keep you full throughout the day.

“A plant-based diet can help reduce inflammation and decrease your risk of developing a chronic disease,” says Perry Nix, a registered dietitian. “The company uses seasonal ingredients so you can add new foods into your rotation without ever getting bored.”

Taste: 5/5

Ingredient Quality: 5/5

Plans & Customizations: 3/5

Why We Like Purple Carrot

Certified personal trainer Anthony O’Reilly tested out this plant-based meal delivery, which he rated a 5 out of 5 on taste. “My favorite was the Sloppy Joes made with tofu,” he told me. “Considering this was a plant-based meal service, I was quite happy with how everything came out, and the portions were quite good.”

Anthony, a passionate home cook, said the meal kit instructions fell a bit flat for him. “Some recipes were missing steps that I’d consider crucial to the cooking process,” he mentioned to me. “Something as simple as dry-patting tofu before cooking, which helps reduce moisture to better achieve a perfect sear, was omitted.” He gave the ease of preparation a 3 out of 5, saying most recipes took under 20 minutes but required dirtying a few bowls.

On the other hand, Nicole Davis, PN1-NC, CPT, tried out some of the prepared meal options and had a much different experience. “It’s simple; just pop the meal in the microwave,” she explained to me. “It couldn’t be easier.”

The ordering process is simple in and of itself, and there is a companion app available to streamline the process, too, earning the service a 5 out of 5 for ordering.

Alternatives

Even though ordering is simple enough, it might take a while to find the protein-packed meal of your choice. Unlike other websites, Purple Carrot doesn’t have a way to filter its protein-rich options, so you’ll have to scroll and look for ones with a dumbbell icon—the brand’s marker that you’ll get more than 30 grams of protein per serving in that particular dish.

Along the same lines, Purple Carrot doesn’t have any real meal plans or customizations, so it earns a 3 out of 5 in the category. Obviously, the meal service will cater to any plant-based diet, but it’s challenging to filter out or find other specific dietary preferences like nut or grain allergies.

If you’re not interested in a vegan meal delivery service, something like Tempo by Home Chef may be a better choice.

Testing Breakdown

Although our testers appreciated the quality ingredients and flavors used, the lack of meal plans and longer preparation times impacted Purple Carrot’s score.

Vs. The Average

Purple Carrot stands out as one of the few entirely plant-based meal deliveries available. It’s priced around the average, but does offer both meal kits and prepared meals.

Check out our in-depth Purple Carrot review.