Splendid Spoon Review 2023 (Plant-Based Meal Delivery)

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to prepare healthy and delicious meals can be a daunting task. Thankfully, meal delivery services have emerged as a convenient solution, offering pre-portioned, nutritionally balanced meals right to our doorstep.

Among the numerous options available, Splendid Spoon has garnered considerable attention for its commitment to providing wholesome, plant-based meals with a focus on sustainability.

In this Splendid Spoon review, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about this plant-based meal delivery service and explore its offerings, taste, convenience, and overall value.

What is Splendid Spoon?

Splendid Spoon is a female owned, plant-based meal delivery service based out of New York. They feature a wide selection of ready-to-eat, nutrient dense smoothies, soups, bowls, noodles, dishes, juices, and even wellness shots, delivered right to your door.

Everything is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO.

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How it works

• Pick your plan.

Splendid Spoon offers 3 different size boxes: 7 meals, 14 meals, or 21 meals. Each plan features a customizable variety of smoothies, bowls, noodles, and dishes.

• Choose your meals.

Choose from over 65 meals options to fill your box.

Narrow down your search with filters based on dietary needs (high protein, high fiber, low fat, low sodium, etc.), avoidances (tree nuts, caffeine, soy, etc.), benefits (gut healthy, hearty healthy, immune boosting, etc.) or taste and texture (sweet, spicy, hearty, light, etc.).

• Schedule your delivery.

Decide how often you want your meals delivered – once a week, once a month, twice a month, etc.

You will get a reminder before each scheduled delivery. You are free to customize your box each time, have Splendid Spoon choose the meals for you, or you can order the same meals every time.

• Enjoy!

Smoothies and juices are ready-to-drink. Bowls, soups, noodles, and dishes are heat-and-serve in just minutes.

Zero prep work, zero effort, 100% satisfaction.

Meal options

Smoothies

The smoothies are full of fruits, veggies, and superfoods, like spirulina, pea protein, hemp seeds, and more!

They are thick and filling with a good balance of flavors and not too sweet, which I appreciate.

They do have some texture to them – tiny bits of seeds or cacao nibs. Shake them really well before sipping!

If you are used to perfectly creamy smoothies, they may take some getting used to. However, it’s actually beneficial to have to “chew” your drinks. Chewing stimulates the digestive enzymes in your mouth allowing the nutrients to be absorbed better once it hits your gut. You can also reblend them in a high-speed blender if you prefer.

Each container is 2 servings. I typically drink the whole thing in one sitting, which is roughly about 250 to 300 calories, depending on the variety.

Veggie Inspired’s favorites: Carrot Ginger Chia Smoothie, Chocolate Cherry Smoothie, AB&J Smoothie, Strawberry Goji Smoothie, Blueberry Coconut Smoothie.

Soups and Bowls

The soups and bowls are made with whole food plant-based ingredients, high in fiber, and feature flavors inspired by cultures around the world.

Splendid Spoon lists each container as 2 servings. However, unless you are serving it alongside a salad or a sandwich, I doubt half of the container will fill you up. Eating both servings will get you closer to 300 to 400 calories, which is still very reasonable for one meal, and a much more satiating amount.

Both microwave and stovetop directions are included.

Veggie Inspired’s favorites: Coconut Curry Rice Bowl, Aloo Gobi Quinoa Grain Bowl, Coconut Lentil Curry Soup, Black Eyed Pea and Tomato Stew.

Dishes

Dishes are Splendid Spoon’s newest offerings. They feature a main dish and a side. The dishes range in calories from 300 to 500 and are higher in protein.

Upon first glance, I wasn’t sure they were going to fill me up. It didn’t look like a lot of food. But, I was wrong! They are very filling and so tasty!

Microwave and oven directions are included. Note: The egg rolls are best reheated in the oven. They do not stay crispy in the microwave, though they do still taste yummy!

Veggie Inspired’s favorites: Coconut Curry Rice with stewed chickpeas and spring roll, Hearty Vegetable Bolognese with wild rice and garlicky green beans.

Subscription flexibility

There are 4 suggested subscription plans available.

• Breakfast – 7 smoothies
• Lunch – 7 soups and bowls
• Breakfast and Lunch – 7 smoothies and 7 soups and bowls
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner – 7 smoothies, 7 soups and bowls, 4 noodles, 3 dishes

In each plan, you can go with the weekly menu that Splendid Spoon chooses or customize your own each time.

For more flexibility, you also have the option of choosing a box size of any 7, 14, or 21 meals. Mix and match from any of the categories: smoothies, bowls, noodles, and dishes.

You choose the delivery frequency. You may opt to skip a week or cancel at anytime. Discounts are available for larger orders.

It’s also worth noting that their customer service is quick to respond via email about any questions or issues you may have.

Marketplace

Don’t like the idea of a subscription plan? No problem. Splendid Spoon Marketplace is for you!

Customize a box with any of the available meals. Boxes need to reach a $95 minimum in order to ship. Free shipping is applied on orders over $150.

Things to know: Not all of the Splendid Spoon meals are available on marketplace. Discounts and coupons offered on subscription boxes do not apply to Marketplace.

Packaging and delivery

Splendid Spoon packaging is 100% recyclable.

All plastic is BPA-free.

Products are shipped with dry ice, which will evaporate naturally in a well-ventilated area (or may already be evaporated when your meals arrive). Your products will arrive frozen or mostly frozen.

I stick the smoothies straight into the fridge so they continue to thaw. Meals I usually put into the freezer. If I know I’m going to eat a meal that day, I’ll stick it in the fridge.

Splendid Spoon partners with FedEx for delivery of all packages. A tracking number will be emailed to you once shipped.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Convenient, ready-to-eat, no prep required
• 100% vegan, gluten-free, and artificial sugar-free
• Filling and satisfying
• Delicious! Tastes like homemade!
• Nutritious and well-balanced
• High quality, non-GMO ingredients (Dirty Dozen ingredients are always organic!)
• Wide variety of flavors and cuisines (with new flavors added every season!)
• Versatile – choose a subscription (cancel anytime!) or order on demand
• Customizable based on dietary needs, flavor preferences, allergies, etc.

Personally, I love to travel with these smoothies and meals packed in a cooler. Baseball takes us to many towns where there aren’t many plant-based options.

The smoothies are perfect for sipping at early morning games or for an afternoon pick-me-up. The bowls, soups, noodles, and dishes are easily heated in the original packaging in a small hotel microwave.

You can even have them shipped to a different address if you are traveling! (Just remember to switch the address back for future deliveries!)

Cons

• Pricey
• Discounts not available for on demand Marketplace meals
• Not ideal for families – better suited for 1 to 2 people

Splendid Spoon review bottom line: These tasty ready-to-eat vegan meals are worth the price for the convenience and quality for when you’re short on time or traveling. Try it for yourself!