The Best Meal Delivery Kits For Even The Pickiest Eaters

Yumble sends weekly nutritionist-approved, fully prepared meals that are fresh, not frozen. You can choose from 40 menu options each week, which include organic and fresh options whenever possible, as well as breakfast and snacks. The options are usually familiar foods that picky eaters will like  — hooray! The trays the food come in are recyclable and can be heated in the microwave — most meals require about a minute or two heat up time. A bonus: The company includes fun stickers and games for the kids to play with while you’re (not) cooking their meals. “Since parents are busier than ever, but care more and more about what they put in their kids’ bodies, Yumble makes serving nutritious balanced meals convenient and stress free!” says Joanna Parker, the Founder of Yumble and mama of three. “Yumble affords parents the opportunity to serve their children food they are proud of, made from wholesome ingredients to fuel their kids’ growing bodies without all the hassle of cooking, planning, prepping, and cleaning.”

Dinnerly is a meal kit for the whole family with excellent choices for kids. The kits include digital recipes (you’ll need to log into the app to view them) and ingredients for however many portions you signed up for. Each week, there are six meals to choose from, and they’re all fast and easy to make. You’ll still need to prepare dinner (or lunch), but at least you won’t have to think about what to make or go shopping for the ingredients. The biggest plus about Dinnerly is its affordability at around $4 per serving, which is significantly less than its competitors.  

Baketivity doesn’t offer lunch or dinner, but it does offer yummy desserts. The subscription service sends kids a new baking project once a month, which is a great way for them to get involved in baking and spend time with the fam. Each box comes with a recipe, detailed instructions, and most of the ingredients you’ll need. Not included are household items like oil, butter, and eggs. Plus, the kids get their very own baker’s hat and apron — essential for bakers.

Looking for healthy, fresh meals ready in under two minutes? Nurture Life has you covered. The well-balanced weekly meals are prepared by a team of registered dieticians and chefs, and they’re always fresh (not frozen), made with organic produce and antibiotic-free proteins and whole grains. You can personalize your meal choices on the website to exclude allergens or certain foods, and you can choose meals and snacks based on your child’s age group. The options are probably best for toddlers or for older kids who are a little less adventurous when it comes to trying new flavors.

Raised Real is all about organic, healthy, clean meals made with simple vegetables, fruits, grains, oils, and seeds that your toddler can actually see (as opposed to foods that are blended). You can choose to mash up the ingredients if you’re serving a pouch to a baby (the ingredients are designed for babies six months and older). These meals are a great way to introduce your baby and toddler to new foods (and solids in general) without having to cook separate meals just for them.

If you struggle to get your toddler to eat fruits and vegetables, but they’ll throw back a smoothie no questions asked, this is the subscription box for you! Smoothie Box offers four options of perfectly portioned, organic, farm fresh fruits and vegetables for the whole family. They come frozen, so all you need to do is add milk and blend. (There’s an optional collagen protein add-on for grownups.) They are high in protein, low in sugar, and jam-packed with nutrients.

Little Spoon delivers fresh purées every two weeks. The company’s ingredients are organic, and the rotating menu of recipes is designed with experts. The purées have no preservatives or additives, and they’re made in small batches for the freshest results. Plus, Little Spoon offers seasonal ingredients which is always fun when you want to introduce your baby to timely flavors before transitioning to solids. The company also has healthy and nutritious meals for big kids (which go for $4.99 a plate), including gluten free and vegan options.

Freshly prepared, organic, seasonal and classic recipes delivered to your doorstep every two weeks. Yumi offers food for eight stages of child development, starting with purées for 6-month-old babies all the way to finger foods for toddlers. Meals are thoughtfully designed, and flavor combinations help little ones get used to trying new tastes and textures.

When it comes to baby food pouches, Cerebelly’s purées and smoothie-inspired pouches are the absolute best. While most pouches are loaded with sugar and preservatives to ensure a long shelf life, Cerebelly’s pouches have no added sugar and no preservatives, and they last for 18 months. The company explained the process: “Thanks to an ingenious manufacturing process called retort we’re able to create delicious, nutritious, shelf-stable baby food without resorting to preservatives. The retort process steams our food in a way that kills off bacteria while sealing in nutrition.” The website offers a brief, but in-depth quiz about your child’s current milestones to help you find the right pouches for their brain development.