Sunbasket meal delivery review

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In this article, we explore what Sunbasket is and who may find the service helpful, along with the menu options and potential health benefits. We also provide some alternatives.

Sunbasket states that it uses fresh, organic, and sustainable ingredients in its meal kits. The company has received organic certification from the Department of Agriculture.

Its packaging is recyclable and compostable. It buys from sources who use low-impact fishing methods and sustainable crop rotation and water efficiency techniques.

Sunbasket says that its meat is free from antibiotics and hormones, its eggs are organic, and its seafood is wild-caught or sustainably raised in the wild, as recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

In addition, Sunbasket supports the national hunger relief organization Feeding America and local food banks.

It also notes that its meals have been developed by Justine Kelly, an award-winning chef.

To get started, a person selects two or more dinners from the weekly menu on the company’s website. Or, a person can download its free app from Google Play or the App Store.

Meals are available in 2 or 4 servings. Beyond dinners, a person can add breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to their order before scheduling a delivery.

The order arrives cold-packed and includes cooking or heating instructions.

People can skip weeks or cancel their subscriptions at any time. To make sure this takes effect, do so before 3 p.m. Eastern Time on the Wednesday before the delivery.

Below are examples of plans and pricing:

People with little time to shop and cook might try a meal delivery service.

Sunbasket has various plans that cater to different diets:

• Paleo: These meals are high in protein and contain no dairy, gluten, grains, soy, or corn.
• Carb-Conscious: Meals in this plan contain a maximum of 35 grams (g) of carbohydrates per serving and are rich in protein.
• Gluten-Free: These meals contain wheat alternatives.
• Lean & Clean: These contain whole foods, and each serving has fewer than 600 calories.
• Diabetes-Friendly: This meal plan relies on recipes approved by the American Diabetes Association.
• Chef’s Choice: These are a selection of seasonal meals.
• Vegetarian: Meals in this plan contain no meat, poultry, or seafood.
• Pescatarian: These have neither meat nor poultry, but they do contain wild-caught seafood.
• Mediterranean: These contain whole grains, healthy fats, wild-caught seafood, and responsibly sourced meats.
• Quick & Easy: Meals in this plan take under 20 minutes to prepare.

In addition to its meal plans, Sunbasket has an à la carte menu.

If a person prefers a premade meal to a meal kit, they can opt for the company’s Fresh & Ready plan.

The company says that its chef designs all its meals to be nutritious and taste great.

Sunbasket advertises that all its ingredients are in season, which ensures freshness, and all its sauces and seasonings are made in-house.

The company says that its insulated packaging, and airtight bags for meats, helps everything stay fresh.

Some examples from the company’s menus are below.

Breakfast

Sunbasket offers a variety of breakfast options to suit many diets. Some choices include:

Other breakfast options

A person might order:

• organic vegan yogurt
• oat, nut, and protein bars
• organic juices
• pro- and prebiotic smoothies
• cold brew coffee
• waffles
• breads
• spreads

Lunch

Some options for lunch include:

Fresh & Ready meals

These are premade meals that a person can heat up in as little as 4 minutes. They start at around $10 per serving, and many of the options involve:

• meat and rice
• various types of pasta
• tacos
• vegetables and noodles

Below are two options from the Fresh & Ready line.

Meal kits

If a person prefers to prepare a meal from a kit, some options include:

• Korean Beef Bulgogi
• Blazin’ Balinese Chicken Salad
• Blueberry-Apricot Pork Chops
• Chicken and Spanish Rice
• Seven-Spice Turkey Burgers
• Salmon Farro Bowls
• Tempeh Falafel Lettuce Cups
• Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls

Snacks

Sunbasket offers a variety of snacks, such as:

• Marcona almonds
• Roasted indonesian cashews, chile-lime leaf
• Paleo sea salt crackers
• Cauliflower crisps
• cheeses
• chocolate and nut bars and bites
• sweet treats, including cheesecake and truffles
• jerky
• vegetables and dips

Add-ons such as these are priced individually.

Many Sunbasket meals have entirely portioned ingredients, and most take 30 minutes or less to prepare.

A person can also find premade meals that can be reheated in as little as 4 minutes.

Research found that in 2007–2008, people were using less of their time to prepare meals at home than they did in 1965–1966. The scientists suggest that this trend may be contributing to a rise in obesity.

Other research suggests that most adults in the United States only consume about 1 portion of fruits or vegetables per day, and that teenagers often have less than that.

A 2019 study found that meal kit delivery services can provide nutritious options. And having healthy meals delivered may encourage a person to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Anyone looking to maintain a moderate weight may benefit from having a balanced diet and getting regular exercise.

A meal subscription service may save time, but it can be expensive. A less costly but still convenient solution involves batch cooking — making big meals once a week and having servings throughout the week.

Another option is developing a weekly meal plan. This can save time by considerably limiting trips to the store.

A doctor or nutritionist can suggest ways to make a meal plan healthier. Or, a person can try recipes promoted by organizations such as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

If a person is interested in a meal delivery service, they might also consider:

• HelloFresh: This is suitable for people with vegetarian or omnivorous diets, including people counting calories. The company’s kits have easy-to-follow recipes and portioned ingredients, and they can be stored in the refrigerator. People can swap recipes or cancel the service at any time.
• Daily Harvest: This meal kit delivery service says that its recipes rely heavily on fruits and vegetables and contain no fillers, gums, gluten, or dairy. Most ingredients are organic and suitable for people with vegan diets.
• Splendid Spoon: This company provides ready-to-eat, plant-based smoothies, soups, and grain bowls for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A person can choose from various plans.
• Blue Apron: This meal kit delivery services has chef-designed recipes and portioned ingredients to help reduce food waste. Its ice packs and packaging are recyclable.
• Purple Carrot: This plant-based service offers meal kits and premade meals. At the time of writing, first-time users could get $20 off their first order.

Sunbasket is a meal delivery service that prioritizes organic and sustainable options. It provides meal kits and premade meals for a range of diets.

Meal delivery services can be expensive. Cooking in batches or having a healthy, varied weekly meal plan may be a less expensive way to make grocery shopping and meal preparation quick and convenient.