The Best Postpartum Meal Delivery Services for Busy Parents

New parents looking for a specific, better-for-you meal plan will enjoy the pre- and postpartum offerings from Territory. Developed by dietitians and created by local chefs, these fresh, single-serving meals are made with whole, nutrient-rich, easily digestible ingredients. There are other meal plans to choose from, such as vegan, paleo, Whole30, Mediterranean, and more. None of the meals contain gluten, dairy, refined sugars, and processed oils, for added peace of mind.

• Beef Birria de Res with Salsa Rojo
• Salmon and Spinach Croquette with Arugula Sala and Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
• Chicken Shawarma Quinoa Bowl with Pickled Red Onions and Tahini Sauce
• “Sattvik” Red Dal Kitchari with Coconut Yoghurt and Turmeric Cauliflower

When you know where your food comes from, it can be easier to make the right choices for your health. That’s why Sunbasket values transparency regarding where it gets its ingredients from. Committed to providing quality ingredients, the company partners with the country’s top farmers, ranchers, and seafood/meat purveyors to provide USDA-certified organic produce, sustainably sourced seafood, and responsibly raised meat. Sunbasket offers more customization, variety, and add-ons than most meal kits, creating a great customer experience.

Fresh & Ready: 

• Broccoli Mac & Cheese
• Chicken Chow Mein with Broccoli, Mushroom, and Toasted Garlic
• Beef Donburi Rice Bowl with Edamame and Kimchi-Lime Vegetables
• Burrito Bowl Al Pastor with Plant-Based Impossible Beef

Meal Kits: 

• Sea Scallops over Fresh Fettuccine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
• Snapper with Romesco, Vegetables, and Almonds
• Burmese Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry 
• Sirloin Strip Tacos with Zucchini Scallion Salsa

If you find that breastfeeding is increasing your appetite, Revive Superfoods’ preportioned, single-serving light meals can help keep your hunger pangs at bay. Its menu is made up of smoothies, soups, oat bowls, and snack bites, all of which are made from clean, whole ingredients that are flash-frozen at peak nutrition. Meals are offered in convenient on-the-go cups so you can get proper nutrition anywhere, anytime. What’s also great about these offerings is that they stay frozen until you eat them, so they are easy to store until needed. 

• Hazy Cocoa Smoothie
• Pink Dragon Smoothie
• Acai Twist Smoothie
• Chipotle & Black Bean Supermeal
• Lentil & Sun-Dried Tomato Supermeal
• Avocado & Quinoa Supermeal
• Chickpea & Pomegranate Supermeal
• Guajillo Tortilla Soup
• Artisan Bean & Tomato Soup

Breastfeeding can make new moms ravenous, so Factor has a solution for curbing the hunger that comes with the demands placed on a healing body. While the majority of Factor’s entrées fall under the “keto” category, the company also included a “protein plus” plan offering satisfying, ready-made meals with 30 grams of protein or more. If that's not enough, there’s also a variety of add-ons to choose from, like smoothies, snacks, sides, and desserts. Transparency is crucial to Factor, so nutrition information is provided for every ingredient and recipe. 

• Mango Salsa Salmon with Coconut Rice & Black Beans
• Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli & Tomatoes
• Vegetable Ratatouille with Mascarpone Polenta
• Smoked Tofu Almond Stir-Fry with Edamame Succotash

For postpartum parents who miss going out to eat at restaurants but don’t have the time or energy to do so, CookUnity’s chef-crafted meals are a great substitute. The company brings more than 70 award-winning chefs to prepare fresh, fully cooked gourmet dishes ready to heat and eat. The menu is full of diverse options across a range of dietary habits, including gluten- and dairy-free, keto, paleo, and vegan. 

• Coconut Lime Hanger Steak
• Carnitas Street Tacos
• Butternut Squash Ravioli
• Chili Roasted Shrimp

Busy parents who are looking to boost their daily fruit and veggie intake will find Daily Harvest’s food offerings healthy and satisfying. Featuring over 80 nourishing chef-crafted foods, the company makes it easy for people to eat a diverse variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Think an acai and cherry smoothie, broccoli and “cheeze” harvest bowl, edamame and wild rice green curry soup, or kale and sweet potato flatbreads. Ingredients are frozen at peak ripeness, typically within 24 hours of harvest, to lock in flavor and nutrients. 

• Mint + Cacao Smoothie
• Mango Papaya Smoothie
• Hazelnut + Chocolate Bites
• Tomatillo + Pepper Flatbread
• Portobello + Pesto Flatbread
• Sweet Potato + Wild Rice Hash
• Brussels Sprouts + Tahini Harvest Bowl
• Spinach + Shiitake Grits
• Tomato + Zucchini Minestrone Soup

Frozen food has a bad reputation: It’s unhealthy, unsatisfying, and packed with artificial ingredients, but Mosaic Foods is on a mission to change that. The company has come up with a selection of convenient foods, including oat bowls, vegan soups, pizzas, veggie bowls, and family meals, craveable for any omnivore to eat at any time of the day. Each item is sustainably packaged and provides full ingredients, nutrition information, and disclosure of potential allergens, so customers know exactly what they’re getting in each meal.

• Spicy Dan Dan Noodles
• Buffalo Cauliflower Pasta Bake 
• Mac & Greens
• Pozole Verde
• Veggie Kebab Platter
• Coconut Chickpea Curry

Snap Kitchen is ideal for health-minded individuals who are already familiar with “high protein,” “keto,” and “paleo,” and who are just looking for convenient meals to fit those categories. When ordering from the website, you can easily filter by dietary needs and preferences, including calorie, carb, and sodium content. The company features a rotating menu of more than 30 entrées, all free of gluten, soy, preservatives, added hormones, and artificial sweeteners. 

• Baked Ziti with Italian Beef Sausage
• Stir-Fry Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
• Chicken Vermicelli Bowl with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
• Herb Butter Steak with Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Shawarma Chicken Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
• Peach BBQ Brisket with Loaded Cauliflower

When we eat healthier, we feel better. That’s why The Good Kitchen offers meals free of dairy, eggs, shellfish, and tree nuts for those with food allergies or sensitivities. With meals curated by chefs, the company makes meals that use only healthy fats, clean proteins, and sustainable ingredients. With particular attention to finding a healthy blend of fats, carbs, and fiber, The Good Kitchen aims to provide you with meals to optimize your daily energy level.

• Beef Shepherd's Pie
• Bison and Beef Sloppy Joe with Potato Leek Gratin
• Chicken Satay with Cilantro Rice and Broccoli
• Chili Lime Chicken with Fajita Veg and Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
• Miso Glazed Wild Boar Meatballs and Hibachi Zucchini
• Tomato, Asparagus, and Spinach Frittata with Yukon Potato Hash