Hungryroot Review: This Grocery Meal Kit Service Is a Gamechanger

Other than the snap peas, which lasted me an hour since I didn't eat the bag so much as inhaled it, most of the fresh produce I ordered—baby broccoli, riced cauliflower, Asian salad mix, seven veggie stir-fry, shaved brussels sprouts—lasted about a week. I will say that I was disappointed on both occasions when the Bowery Spring Mix and the leafy baby spinach from Muzzi Farms arrived wilted and had to be eaten the same day because they were pretty much done for.

Is Hungryroot healthy?

Yes—this is not the service for you if you eat burgers and buffalo wings on the reg, but it is good if you're looking to eat healthier or already follow a specific dietary need. There are options for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians, as well as people who are gluten-free, and dairy-free. Some of the grocery items (like many of its veggies) are paleo and keto-friendly, but it's working on adding more options. You can also click on each item before adding to cart to learn about the full nutritional value. Selections rotate on a weekly and seasonal basis, so there were some things I peeped in this week's menu (like butternut squash noodles and mini sweet bell peppers) that weren't available when I was testing the service.

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Aside from its own packaged foods, Hungryroot also carries a ton of vegan-friendly and gluten-free brands you've probably seen at your local grocery store—from Banza chickpea pasta to Beyond Meat burgers to Bobo's oatmeal bars.

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My grocery deliveries

Below is a snapshot of some of my favorite items from Hungryroot. One thing worth mentioning, though, is that while the food I ordered from Hungryroot made up the majority of my groceries each week, it didn't include the usual fridge and pantry staples (milk, eggs, bananas, avocados, tomatoes, lemons, etc.), which I bought separately.

Breakfast: Ancient Grain Pancake Mix

This is not a house of pancakes, so I'm surprised no blood was shed between me and my boyfriend as we tried and failed to make these come out right the first time. I've actually never made my own pancakes, so I thought it'd be fun try this Ancient Grain mix. It's gluten-free and made with quinoa, amaranth, flax, and other grains. We didn't add sugar, so it tasted very "healthy." (Of course, I drowned them in honey afterward.)

Lunch: Hot Smoked Roasted Salmon + Rainbow Veggie Mix