Purple Carrot
100% plant-based meal kits & prepared meals
Current offer
$60 off first 4 boxes
Discount spread across your first month — cancel anytime.
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2–4 recipes/week or 6–10 prepared meals
Prep time
25–35 min (kits) or 5 min (prepared)
Cooking required
No
Diet options
4 plans
Our take
Purple Carrot is the rare service that does plant-based well — chef-developed recipes, real macro counts, and a high-protein line that actually works for fat loss without animal products.
Pros
- Best plant-based meal kit on the market
- High-Protein Vegan plan hits 25g+ per serving
- Both kits and prepared meals in one subscription
Cons
- Vegan-only — not a fit for omnivore households
- Some recipes need pantry staples not included
Available plans & diets
Best for
Plant-based eaters wanting variety beyond bowls and smoothies.
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How Purple Carrot compares
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Purple Carrot
This page- Price / meal
- $9.99/meal
- Cooking required
- Heat & eat
- Category
- Plant-based
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FAQ
Purple Carrot: frequently asked
- Purple Carrot starts at $9.99 per meal for the 2–4 recipes/week or 6–10 prepared meals plan. Final cost depends on serving size, plan length, and any active promo. Current offer: $60 off first 4 boxes.
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