HelloFresh — meal kit
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Meal kit

HelloFresh

America's #1 meal kit — pre-portioned ingredients & recipe cards

4.5 editorial ratingFrom $8.99 / meal

Current offer

Up to 16 free meals + free shipping

New-customer offer spread across the first several boxes.

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Meals

2–6 recipes/week, 2–6 servings each

Prep time

20–40 minutes

Cooking required

Yes

Diet options

5 plans

Our take

HelloFresh removes the decision fatigue of weeknight cooking. The Fit & Wholesome filter is the most useful for weight loss — calorie-capped recipes with macro counts printed on every card.

Pros

  • Cheapest per-serving meal kit at scale
  • Pre-portioned ingredients = automatic calorie control
  • Fit & Wholesome line caps calories under 650
  • Most flexible delivery schedule

Cons

  • You still have to cook
  • Packaging-heavy

Available plans & diets

VeggieFamilyFit & WholesomeQuick & EasyPescatarian

Best for

Households who enjoy cooking but want portion control built-in.

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