We Tested Dozens of Dairy-Free Meal Delivery Services — Here Are Our Favorites

Meal options include best-selling meals like Beef Bourguignon, Mojo Chicken Empanada, and Savory Hash Breakfast Bowl. They’re shipped frozen, and you can choose from premade bundles or build your own bundle with at least five meals. Also, since Paleo on the Go is a completely dairy-free delivery service that maintains a dairy-free kitchen, it’s an excellent choice for people with dairy allergies.

Our tester, Brittany Scanniello, RD, says, “I found the meals to be very satisfying. There were several I couldn’t finish on my own.” However, she notes that the paleo diet can be low in calcium and B vitamins over the long term and that these meals are lower in carbs than many others because they exclude high-carb foods like legumes and grains. This service is also much more expensive than other meal delivery services.

Green Chef caters to several dietary needs, including paleo, keto, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. While it’s not exclusively dairy-free, the menu includes about a dozen dairy-free options each week — like Caribbean-Style Mango Shrimp, Herbed Pork Filet & Kale Couscous Bowls, and Thai-Spiced Chicken Tacos.

Our tester, Tori Martinet, RD, says, “The flavors all around for every dish I had were good. The premade sauces amp up the flavor and take some of the strain of added cooking off your workload.” However, she notes that some of her fresh produce was moldy and unusable, and some organic ingredients had been swapped out for conventional ones due to availability. She also says that the meals were nutritionally well-balanced, but they may be too high in sodium for people with high blood pressure.

If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to eat at a modest calorie deficit. The easiest way to do that is to slash your portions while mindfully ramping up your physical activity. Snap Kitchen can assist you with half of that equation with its fresh, single-serving, calorie-controlled meals — which are all 600 calories or less.

The menu changes seasonally, and the nationwide meal delivery service currently offers 10 dairy-free meal selections. This includes the best-selling Wagyu Fajita Bowl, Maple Dijon Chicken With Roasted Vegetables, and Barbacoa Brisket Bowl. You can order 6 or 12 meals per week, making this a great choice for quick and easy lunches or busy weeknight dinners.

I tested Snap Kitchen for one week and really enjoyed its flavors. The Wagyu Fajita Bowl was spicy and flavorful, and with the included avocado sauce I didn’t feel like it was missing a dairy component. I also appreciate that Snap Kitchen’s meals are all protein-forward and made with simple, minimally processed ingredients. However, if you’re not trying to lose weight, Snap Kitchen’s portion sizes will probably be too small. These meals are also fairly expensive, especially given their small portion sizes.

Meal kits are a great time-saving dinner option for families. Each week, they deliver all of the ingredients you need (with the exception of pantry staples like salt, pepper, and oil) to prepare your meals following their easy recipes. Marley Spoon is a great choice for meal kits if you’re looking to feed more than one person and need dairy-free meal options. The service has a huge weekly menu that includes dozens of dairy-free meal kits for two or four people.

Some of Marley Spoon’s most recent and popular dairy-free menu choices include Martha’s Best Chicken Milanese, Martha’s Best Beef Dan Dan Noodles, and Martha’s Best Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl.

“The number of options is what sets this service apart from others,” says our tester, Lindsay Modglin, a mom of three. She also notes that all of the meals she tried were tasty, but some were a little bland and needed more seasoning than the recipe card stated. Additionally, registered dietitian Christina Badaracco says that while some Marley Spoon meals are well-balanced, some may lack protein (like the vegan Southwestern Superfood Salad) and others, like the Sheet Pan Mediterranean Meatball Bake, would benefit from whole grains and additional vegetables. Modglin also notes that Marley Spoon is more expensive than several other similar meal delivery services, especially for smaller orders.

Epicured is a “medically tailored” service that offers premade meals for digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Martinet, who also tested this service, says that these meals are pretty good, considering some of the strict dietary needs they’re made for. Epicured’s menu features 62 dairy-free options, including seasonal sides and entrées, single-serving meals, snacks and desserts, extra proteins, smoothies, and condiments.

Some of Epicured’s dairy-free meal options include Vietnamese Rice Noodles, Grilled Chicken Bruschetta, and Montauk Crab Cakes. While Martinet says that some of the meals she tried were a little bland, she notes that she can really tell how much care was taken to choose ingredients that meet the dietary needs of people with digestive issues.

However, a major drawback of this service is that the shipping cost varies based on your location. Martinet says that shipping to her home was $50 for a box of nine meals.

Stocking your freezer with quick and easy meal options is a great way to make sure you can stick with your dairy-free eating plan even if you’re too busy or don’t feel like cooking. Daily Harvest is a gluten-free and vegan (and therefore, exclusively dairy-free) frozen meal delivery service that provides a variety of smoothies, entrée bowls, flatbreads, and more that can be prepared quickly from frozen.

Our tester, Caitlin Beale, RDN, says, “I’m really impressed with the nutritional value and ingredients for each meal. Even the long ingredient lists were filled with real, whole foods with many plants. It’s an excellent way to bring in more variety.” However, she notes that the portions — most of which clocked in around 300 to 400 calories — would likely be too small for many people. And if you prefer dairy-free meals that contain meat, Daily Harvest won’t be a good fit for you either.

If you’re avoiding both gluten and dairy, it’s a good idea to look for a meal delivery service that offers several overlapping options to ensure that there are plenty of meals you can eat each week. Sunbasket specializes in high-quality meal kits and single-serving meals made to meet certain dietary needs like paleo, dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Some of its recent meal kits that are both gluten- and dairy-free include Chicken Breasts With Olive-Leek Sauce and Sautéed Kale, Seared Steaks With Quinoa-Raisin Pilaf and Pipian Verde, and Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp With Spanish Rice. Additionally, Sunbasket’s gluten- and dairy-free “Fresh and Ready” single-serving meals include Korean Beef Japchae With Glass Noodles, Kale, and Mushrooms, Grilled Pork Chop With Curry Sauce Over Roasted Apples and Cauliflower, and Thai-Inspired Green Curry Chicken With Cilantro-Cauliflower “Rice.”

Martinet, who tested this one as well, says, “These meals just feel higher-quality than some other [services] I’ve tried. They’re honestly a lot more interesting, which makes me want to get in the kitchen and cook.” However, she notes that many of Sunbasket’s options are high in sodium and fat, so it may not be a good choice for people with heart or kidney problems. Sunbasket is more expensive than many other meal delivery services, and it may not be the best choice for households with picky eaters.

Unlike many other mostly dairy-free services, Trifecta caters to both plant-based eaters and omnivores, with a variety of meal plans for popular diets. Some of its dairy-free meal selections include Buffalo-Style Chicken With Pasta and Fajita Mix, Tofu Fried Rice With Pineapple and Vegetables, and Dijon Mustard Pork With Green Beans and Squash.

Scanniello, who tested this service, says, “The flavors and meal combinations were satisfying and good in flavor.” However, she notes that the meals lacked visual appeal, making it difficult for her to really enjoy them. Regardless, she says that the meals are well-balanced with protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs — although the meals largely lack fruit and healthy fats. Additionally, Trifecta is more expensive than many other meal delivery services.

Vegan diets are dairy-free by definition, and there are several vegan meal delivery services to choose from. As an omnivore, I wasn’t terribly excited to try Sprinly'’s fresh, vegan, single-serving meals, but they were surprisingly excellent — with tasty flavor combinations, generous portions, and varied textures.

Some of Sprinly’s most recent menu items include Hearty Veggie Burger With Sweet Potato Home Fries, Japanese Soba Noodles With Pineapple Glaze and Tofu, and Amalfi Lentil Bolognese With Cashew Parmesan. I was very impressed with the large and filling portions, and the stovetop reheating instructions resulted in much higher-quality and tastier meals than you would get by simply using the microwave.

Looking for a nearly endless supply of easy-prep, dairy-free meal kits? Hungryroot is what you want. The service has over 1,000 recipes in its catalog, and after filtering for dairy-free meals, there are still hundreds to choose from. Hungryroot’s unique credit system (which provides credits that are each equivalent to about $2) also allows you to buy any combination of meal kits and grocery items, so it’s very flexible too.

Some of Hungryroot’s hundreds of dairy-free meals include Gingery Spiced Tofu Super Fried Rice, Low Carb Bison Stroganoff, and Creamy Parm Shells With Salmon (with “parm” made from cashews).

Ashley Brafman, RD, tested Hungryroot and loves the flexibility of the service and the simple, low-prep meals. However, “the flavors were a little bland for my taste because I enjoy cooking with more herbs and spices,” she notes. She also explains that its huge menu features a variety of healthy options, like low-sodium and low-carb, but that you’ll need to make sure the meals you choose fit your needs by double-checking the ingredients and nutrition information for each recipe. For groceries, Hungryroot is also more expensive than buying them at your local grocery store.

Easy, single-serving, tasty, chef-designed meals — that are also dairy-free — are possible with CookUnity. Each of its options is developed by trained chefs and arrives at your home fresh — so while they are convenient, they also feel special. CookUnity also offers lots of dairy-free options, depending on your area. In my area, there are currently 58 dairy-free meals to choose from.

Some of CookUnity’s best-selling dairy-free meals include Chef Pimnapat Chancharoen’s Thai Yellow Chicken Curry With Jasmine Rice and Chef Andres Mendez’s Mexican Chicken Bowl With Cilantro Rice + Fresh Guacamole. Our tester, Mary Sauer, says, “I really like the variety of meals and flavors.”

She notes that while she enjoyed most of her meals, some of them didn’t reheat well — especially the ones containing potatoes. She also said she wishes the meals included more vegetables. According to Lauren Boline, RD, these meals contain a nice balance of fiber-rich foods, protein, and fat. She also notes that they feature a variety of colorful produce, which is a sign that they’re rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, some of the meals may be too high in calories, fat, or sodium, depending on your personal health goals and needs.