For those seeking an easier way to incorporate more plant-based meals into a Mediterranean-inspired diet, Daily Harvest stands out. While the Mediterranean diet is not strictly plant-based, these frozen meals offer a variety of fully prepared, frozen meals and snacks, minimizing prep and cleanup time.
All meals are 100 percent plant-based and gluten-free, including smoothies, grain bowls, pasta, flatbread, soup, and more. “The service has fully prepared frozen options for easy access and features abundant Mediterranean diet-friendly ingredients like whole grains, beans and legumes, and plenty of fruits and vegetables,” says Martinet, who tested this service for us.
One of Daily Harvest’s standout features is convenience. All meals and smoothies arrive frozen with clear, concise instructions for heating or blending. Smoothies, for example, require nothing more than adding liquid, blending, and pouring back into the provided cup, which even comes with a straw-friendly lid. Similarly, most meals, such as grain bowls and soups, require no more than five minutes to heat and serve.
The portion sizes may be too small for those with higher daily calorie needs, and the service does not offer a Mediterranean-specific label for its meals. Despite this, most options, like the White Bean Spinach and Pesto or Lentil and Tomato Bolognese, naturally fall into the Mediterranean diet category. Having these meals readily available in your freezer offers an easy and convenient way to stick to Mediterranean principles, even on the busiest days.