Behold: 10 Prepared Meal Delivery Services That Might Just Change Your Life?

Not to be dramatic or anything, but meal planning is the bane of my existence. Having to come up with a dinner idea that tastes good, doesn’t take hours to make, and is (mostly) nutritious EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. really makes me appreciate my mom even more. Half of the time, I'm missing a key ingredient (cause who really has fresh mint just lying around?!) or entirely forget to pull meat out of the freezer in enough time for it to thaw. My unpreparedness and rock-solid, frozen chicken breast typically lead to a less-than-desirable bowl of cereal for dinner and a small tear of self-pity.

As sad as the scene I am setting may be, there is a saving grace to my kitchen hardships – the mealtime Hail Mary, a true gift from the heavens, aka meal delivery services. Although meal kits by mail might not be an entirely new concept, they are very much new to me, TYVM. As a meal-delivery virgin, I was skeptical to the claims of freshness and convenience. Could food the USPS guy dropped off on my porch actually taste delicious? Are the ingredients really that fresh? Is it possible for food from a cardboard box to be wholesome and healthy? Surprisingly, yes to all the above!

To help you avoid the dreaded cereal-dinner, I rounded up some of the most-satisfying, easy-to-make meal delivery kits and prepared meals (many of which adhere to dietary needs and preferences). Hope you brought your appetite, because we're eating good tonight, bb!