Let’s face it — with the hustle and bustle of the back-to school-season, we’re just lucky we remember to bring our laptops and pencils to class and to our study sessions. The last thing we tend to think about is, unfortunately, what we’re eating.
Of course, a proper, well-balanced meal is the key to any form of success both in and out of the classroom. Luckily, Blue Apron — one of our favorite meal delivery kits we reviewed — is ready to ship pre-portioned ingredients and hearty meal options to your door so you can worry less (and thrive in school more).
Whether you’re a planner-packed parent who’s working a 9-to-5, running between soccer practice and school pick-ups or maybe you’re a college student who’s trying to balance it all, — allow Blue Apron to cut out the busywork (that is, the grocery shopping and recipe-flipping to plan meals for the week).
Blue Apron Meal Delivery, prices vary
Not only will Blue Apron be the knight in shining armor (or rather, box in royal blue embossing) to save the day but it’s customizable to the preferences of your household. Whether it’s just you and your elementary school student at home or four people total to a college apartment, you can choose two-person or four-person meal options, among other plans.
The plans will vary based on your preferences and needs, but you’re in luck: Blue Apron is running a flash sale from August 7 to 13 to ensure you’ll be on your way as you prep for the new school year ahead.
For a limited time, get up to 18 meals free across six orders (a $150 value) — plus, your first order ships free. Coupons will automatically be applied to your orders when your credit card is charged. Discount will be taken off of the price of the products and does not apply to shipping or tax, except where otherwise indicated.
Most importantly, Blue Apron makes home cooking easier with easy-to-follow recipes that will excite everyone at the table. Not only that, but you’ll experience these benefits and incentives upon ordering your very first box:
- Improve cooking skills: Because we’re all about saving time — especially with back-to-school season on the horizon — you’ll be able to become more of a seasoned chef as you prepare the brand’s step-by-step, wholesome recipes. More, Blue Apron will equip you with an organized box of ingredients so you won’t even have to grocery shop.
- Variety: Blue Apron offers a wealth of meal options to choose from, so you never get bored. Its approachable, well-balanced flavors ensure you’ll please everyone you’re cooking for — even if it’s just for yourself (and for yourself who will be eating the yummy leftovers, may we add).
- Flexible schedule: Whether you opt for Blue Apron’s weekly or monthly plan, you can select two to five meals per week — or in advance. This includes pinch heater “Heat & Eat” options for when you have even less time than usual.
- Quickness: With Blue Apron meals, you’ll expect a hot, fresh plate on the table in just 30 minutes or less with options like “fast and delicious,” “ready to cook” and “Heat & Eat.”
- Quality: Blue Apron’s meals are curated with the finest of ingredients that are all 100% non-GMO, made without high-fructose corn syrup and using Certified Humane Raised and Handled eggs. Recipes that include pork, beef and chicken are made with zero growth promoters, and recipes that contain fish are certified by the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch.
The menu, at a glance
Though Blue Apron rotates its meals to uphold its commitment to providing variety, we outlined some of our favorites so you can have a better idea of some of the mouth-watering meals you can expect:
- Soy-Glazed Scallops: Served over corn and bok choy fried rice
- Pesto Pancetta & Five Cheese Ravioli: Served with corn, zucchini and lemon ricotta
- Oven-Baked Barbecue Chicken Thighs: Served with cheese, rice and tomatoes
- Seared Chicken & Goat Cheese Sauce: Served with mashed potatoes and carrot-pepper agrodolce
- Greek-Style Chickpea & Couscous Bowl: Served with tzatziki and feta
As you can see described, Blue Apron has fit-for-a-cookbook recipes that we’re salivating over just from a brief scroll on its website. And, as mentioned, the service is personalized to your preferences (no more frozen meals and dining hall dinners, needless to say).
What’s more, Blue Apron allows you to choose your delivery date of choice and this can be adjusted each week as needed. So, if a class gets rescheduled or a commitment falls on your calendar — no need to fret. Blue Apron understands that life happens, and that’s why we love and trust the service so much.
In many locations, Blue Apron delivers all seven days of the week (yay!) Once your order has shipped, you’ll then receive an email notification that includes your order details and tracking number.
The bottom line
Though Blue Apron has a flash sale going on (that we’re quite jazzed about, not gonna lie), we want to emphasize that the service is fit for any person, any lifestyle — whether enrolled in school or not. That said, head over to the Blue Apron website and peruse its buffet of options. You’ll be glad you did.
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