Daily Crop Review 2022: A Convenient Plant-Based Feeding Service

Daily harvest A plant-based food delivery service that delivers frozen ready-made items to your door. The woman-founded company was originally built around delivery subscription smoothies but since then it has grown into a powerful collection of flatbread, forger bowls, bakes, soups, milk-free desserts and more.

In all, the brand offers over 100 fruit and veggie-based items. Each recipe is made with the help of chefs and nutritionists and never contains a list of milk or glue, plus, small ingredients — which are printed fearlessly on the label — never additives, preservatives or fillers.

The subscription service offers four plan sizes: six to eight items, nine to 11 items, 12 to 23 items or 24 to 26 items. Orders arrive every Wednesday or Friday. You can skip the week or adjust the items in your order until 6pm on the Sunday before your delivery. Daily Harvest lets you customize each box to your liking or choose an automatic selection of items based on your previous recipe ratings.

A huge advantage? The brand sends a text message every Sunday morning to remind you to customize or avoid that week’s delivery. As someone who often forgets about updating or canceling my membership, I like this little attention to detail. It doesn’t seem like the company is trying to frame me for an order I don’t really need.

Also, the site is very intuitive to use. Adjusting your order is as easy as flipping the “Avoid a Delivery” toggle. You don’t even need to press save!

Unlike other prepared food services, the final cost of your daily harvest box No. When you curate your box according to your needs হোক whether it’s breakfast or light lunch ড় the final price changes. Smoothies, soups and scoops cost less than $ 9, while hearty picks like flatbread and bowls are around $ 10.

The most affordable option on the menu is the Forger bowl, which includes a bowl of oats and chia seeds. On the flip-side, each Harvest Bake costs about $ 12 and usually has two servings (although the low calorie count means you can easily swallow the whole entry alone).

Unfortunately, you have to spend more to save. Shipping is always free, but you can only add and unlock discounts on your order More Items in your box; Save $ 5 with 9-item box, $ 10 with 12-item box and $ 25 with 24-item box.

For example, the 16-item box I reviewed costs about $ 138. With the discount, the final cost will be around $ 128, including enough food for about 10 meals and four snacks.

Although I’ve used the Daily Harvest before, the brand sent a sample box with 16 items specifically for this review. The box contained a collection of smoothies, bites, desserts, bowls, lattes and crumbles (i.e. the company’s latest release). In total, I have tried over 30 items of the brand, some of which have been repeated recipes.

Although I love to cook, I have tried to work through this order by rotating my daily crop meal within two weeks to see how well the service can replace traditional grocery shopping (and be combined with a busy work schedule).

Although I must have bought less groceries during this trial, I have noticed that the food delivery service is not a complete replacement for grocery shopping — especially because I like to add protein to some items and often add spices and seasonings to adjust my taste profile.

Although I liked my immersion blender and kitchenaid, they were completely unnecessary for preparing most of the daily crop products. All you need is a microwave, oven or blender to turn frozen recipes into something delicious.

Some recipes – such as flatbread and oven bake – take a little longer to cook. However, this preparation is completely off, so you can conquer other tasks around the house. Otherwise, it will take you less than five minutes to get a delicious creamy smoothie or piping hot bowl grit.

My only note? Most smoothie ingredients are relatively small cuts, but I still find that you need a very powerful blender to turn them into perfectly smooth consistency.

When someone mentions frozen foods, I often think of smooth, low-season recipes that have no nutritional value. The Daily Harvest denies this stereotype with ingredients that taste fresh.

Some of my favorite recipes on the line are Gigante Bean + Artichoke Olio Harvest Bake, Broccoli + Cheeze Forager Bowl, and Cremini + Asparagus Pot Pi. Despite being completely milk-free, they have a creamy consistency that is delicious and satisfying.

Occasionally, a few items weren’t as ripe as I liked, so I generously sprinkled a little garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of Maldon smoked sea salt. These small changes instantly elevated each dish to my liking with minimal effort – and I think it’s totally worth adapting these recipes to your personal preferences. Anyone with hot sauce?

Of course, there were some items I should have avoided. I didn’t like the bowl of chia seeds or the sweet oatmeal I tested. I’m not a huge fan of the consistency of chia seed pudding, which is transformed into a gelatinous texture. My dislike is probably not from the personal experience of the recipe itself.

Similarly, I usually eat a very specific sweet oatmeal recipe, topped with cacao nib, tahini, blueberry and maple syrup. The berry-sweet oatmeal was not as sweet or nutty as the one I made (and certainly not cost-effective). However, the delicious oatmeal recipes hit perfectly outside the park, especially the miso and mushroom recipes.

The benefit of having healthy, nutritious recipes at my doorstep is definitely worth the price – but I know it’s not for everyone. As a vegetarian with a history of plant-based eating, the taste of the food is similar to what I would make at home with a fraction of the effort.

I think anyone would be easily impressed by the daily harvest with a busy schedule. Although I personally do not replace all my food with services, I prefer to have some items readily available in my freezer when there is a time crisis (and it is cheaper than taking orders).

Also, the Daily Harvest emphasizes biodiversity in its recipes. This means that each item combines different ingredients to maximize the amount of nutrients I am adding to my body — so I don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive superfoods or spices that I rarely use.

When I think of a shipment directly to my front door, my mind immediately thinks of waste. But I was pleasantly surprised that most of the by-products left over from my order were reusable or compostable (and virgin plastic-free).

I had to clean a few packages, especially the smoothie cups and aluminum tins. However, I didn’t mind spending a few extra minutes in sync if that meant my recycling center could actually reuse the product.

The signed white recyclable box has a compostable lining to keep frozen items warm and uses dry ice instead of ice packs. This swap makes the box lighter and more efficient to ship – and it lasts up to 48 hours of your scheduled delivery.

Most of the Daily Harvest’s plant-based recipes are made with 95% organic ingredients and never contain GMOs from EWG’s Dirty Dozen list. Unlike traditional frozen foods, they do not contain much sodium or fat.

However, one thing missing from many of the brand’s items is protein. Although I balanced it by adding protein powder to my smoothies and legumes, it can be harmful for anyone following a high-protein diet.

The recent introduction of Crumbles, which is delicious protein-packed toppings, is another way to avoid this problem. It also increases calories, which is about 400 calories – which means the recipes will be more satisfying.

Daily Harvest makes it possible to eat nutritious food even when you are in a time crisis. While the service is not ideal for anyone on a tight budget or following a low-carb / high-protein diet, it is a great option for those who want to increase their fruit and vegetable intake without spending a ton in the kitchen. .