Why is it such a mission to stick to the keto diet? Between planning, scouring for Keto-Friendly recipes, sourcing quality ingredients, and whipping up low-carb wonders, it's a real challenge for the average Joe.
Thankfully, there are tons of meal kit companies out there, so it’s easier to stay on the keto track, even when life gets hectic. But which delivery service is the real deal for keto people?
Our Food and Bev squad did some online sleuthing and Home Chef and Green Chef kept popping up as the top contenders in the keto game. We put both subscription services to the test to find the ultimate winner.
Here's the scoop:
Similarities:
- Both offer Keto-Friendly menu options
- Both come with chef-designed recipes
- Both ship fresh, pre-portioned ingredients straight to your door
- Both are on the eco-friendly packaging train
Differences:
- Home Chef lets you tweak the protein on certain meals with their Customize It tool*
- Home Chef rocks 8 Oven-Ready options, unlike Green Chef
- Home Chef has the highest customer satisfaction rate among meal kit big shots**
Home Chef Lowdown:
With Home Chef, you can choose from traditional meal kits, Oven-Ready options, and Express Meals that are ready in 30 minutes or less. Talk about variety!
The cool thing about Home Chef is you can edit certain meals with their Customize It tool, so you swap or double up your favorite protein.
From breakfast to dinner and even snacks, Home Chef's menu is stacked. Imagine Keto-Friendly dishes like Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Chicken and Beef Taco-Stuffed Poblanos – yum.
Their Keto-Friendly Culinary Collection has gourmet picks like Balsamic Fig-Glazed Sirloin. You can personalize your protein with choices like Sirloin Steaks, USDA Choice New York Strip Steak, Salmon Filets, or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
Whipping up Keto-Friendly meals like the Baja-Style Mahi-Mahi Bowl from their Express menu in just 20ish minutes is a game-changer on those crazy days. Plus, each week Home Chef features 8 Oven-Ready meals that include Keto-Friendly options – a huge win compared to other top services. Simply toss the ingredients in the oven-safe tray (that comes with your order), stick it in the oven, and bam! It's like you sweat over a hot stove for hours – with Home Chef, cooking's a breeze!
Green Chef Lowdown:
Green Chef is a popular meal kit service that has a bunch of plans and a menu with lots of options.
Their plans include Plant Based, Calorie Smart, Quick & Easy, Protein Packed, Gluten Free, Gut & Brain Health, Mediterranean, and of course, Keto. Their meals take an average of 30 minutes to cook.
You can go for 2, 4, or 6 servings with 3 or 4 recipes a week. Their Keto menu options include Brown Butter Shrimp with Bacon & Brussels and Shrimp & Bacon Squash-Noodle Bowls. They’re USDA-certified Organic and their produce always arrives fresh.
Final Thoughts:
While we enjoyed both companies’ meals, we were less satisfied overall with Green Chef – TBH we had a bit of pesky carb-cravings creep. We also wished Green Chef had more Oven-Ready preferences on the menu.
It's no shocker that Home Chef is the king of Customer Satisfaction among meal kit companies.** And with prices starting at only $7.99, they make eating Keto-Friendly not only convenient, but also budget-friendly. So, if you’re trying to eat Keto-Friendly meals, Home Chef it is!
*Source: https://www.homechef.com/customize-it
**Source: US Grocery Benchmark Study, April 2020, Market Force Information, Inc.
***Source: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/hellofresh.com?s...
