We tested Blue Apron meal kits for 4 years: Our review of the delivery service
Strap on your aprons, regardless of their color, because it’s time to get cooking with Blue Apron.After trying what seemed to be an endless number of meal kit options over the last four years, you may be shocked that my kitchen and I are still standing.
However, despite all the prepping and tasting, I was hungry for more, and Blue Apron was quick to satisfy that craving.The meal kit company offers an array of recipes, pre-made meals, grocery items and even baked goods, making Blue Apron one of the most comprehensive that I’ve tested.
They work for me, a single twenty-something and provide me with tasty, well-rounded meals and leftovers, but also would be great for larger families, couples or even roommates that like to cook together in the kitchen.Blue Apron is truly and all-encompassing meal kit brand.
Not only do they offer a full suite of traditional meal kits with options for carnivores and vegetarians, but they also have heat-and-eat prepared meals for one and add-ons for snacks, breakfast, lunch and dessert.The company works similarly to the rest, with a weekly menu to fill your box with and weekly deliveries to your door.
The portion sizes include a single serving heat-and-eat meal and then your choice of either two or four servings of their traditional meals.Typically, you order each week, but there is also an option to skip a week or pause for a few weeks, should you be out of town or not in the mood to cook.
Blue Apron is ranked in the middle tier when it comes to price, as compared to other kits we’ve tried.When ordering the highest number of meals per week and servings per week, a meal can be as low as $7.99 per serving.
For two servings, prices range from $9.49 to $11.99 and then four serving plans range from $7.99 to $9.99 per serving.Shipping is $10.99 per box, but be on the lookout for free shipping deals on your first order or with other coupon codes.
Meals are mostly carnivorous, with a chicken, steak and fish aplenty.However, vegetar...