This post is brought to you by Blue Apron. All opinions are my own.
Moving really sucks. There’s no other way to put it. When we decided to buy a house, and ultimately downsized by 50%, I never could have imagined how stressful it would be. The to-do list is never-ending, which has left zero time for everyday tasks like doing laundry, shopping for groceries and meal planning. Luckily, I found a solution for the latter: Blue Apron.
As we’re transitioning into our new home, I decided to try out Blue Apron fresh food delivery service to help take some of the stress out of my life. We have so much going on right now that meal planning and shopping for groceries is the last thing on my mind— but I still want to serve my family fresh & delicious food!
Blue Apron Review
Being a first time user of Blue Apron, I found the website extremely easy to use. And since this was my first purchase I used a coupon code for 3 FREE meals — you can grab that same code here!
Once I registered for an account, I selected the amount of meals I would like delivered— there’s both a 2-person plan and a family plan. The standard 2-person plan comes with 3 recipes for 2 per week for $59.94 ($9.99/meal). The standard family plan comes with 2 recipes for 4 per week for $69.92 ($8.74/meal).
I chose the 2-person plan because I wanted to try more meals and gauge the serving sizes before going to the family plan. We have 3 people in our house, but my daughter is a very light eater. I figured I could add an extra vegetable if needed for the first week.
My 3 meals for the week of June 24 included Seared Steak & Spiced Potato with Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas & Tarragon-Labneh Sauce, Spicy Hoisin Turkey Meatballs with Sautéed Zucchini & Brown Rice and Crispy Catfish & Parsley Mashed Potatoes with Spicy Cajun Slaw.
One of the best parts about Blue Apron is the delivery is free nationwide. My first order was $59.94 – $20.00 (Two free meals coupon!) = $39.94! I was also able to choose a delivery date that fit my schedule, which was important because we were moving.
When my Blue Apron box arrived everything was super fresh. I actually commented on how great the produce looked because it was nicer than what we having in our supermarket. Everything is neatly packaged in a refrigerated bag, so you don’t have to be home when your order is delivered.
The first meal I made was Seared Steak & Spiced Potato with Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas & Tarragon-Labneh Sauce. I love how the ingredients are perfectly pre-measured “Knick Knacks” so there’s no waste— plus, the meats are naturally raised on antibiotic- and hormone-free diets. The quality is exceptional!
I followed the step-by-step instructions and in a little over a half-hour had a delicious steak dinner. On the surface this meal was simply steak and potatoes … but it was so much more than just steak and potatoes! From the meat to the sauces and veggies, every bite was delicious and so much better than anything I would make on my own.
With the portion sizes, it was clear I need to go to a family plan. When they say perfectly portioned for two people they mean it. I’m actually happy to pay for the extra servings because the quality of the meals is incredible. Recipes are never repeated in the same year and are created by Blue Apron’s culinary team & renowned guest chefs. Most meals are between 500-800 calories per serving, making them a balanced part of a healthy diet.
I didn’t have time to take pictures of my other two meals, but they were also outstanding. The portion sizes for the Spicy Hoisin Turkey Meatballs and Crispy Catfish were enough for the three of us…but there were no leftovers because they were so good!
Blue Apron is a great asset for my family because it takes the guesswork out of meal planning. If I purchased the same ingredients in the store it would easily cost more than the Blue Apron delivery. Plus, Blue Apron is a great family activity; for the first time my daughter wanted to actively help me in the kitchen!
Blue Apron Coupon Code – 3Â Free Meals!
If you’d like to try Blue Apron take advantage of my coupon code with this link — you get 3 free meals on your first order! If you need to skip a week or cancel for any reason, you’re able to do so easily online.
