{"id":1901599,"date":"2023-07-24T12:19:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T16:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1901599"},"modified":"2025-04-23T21:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T02:25:01","slug":"gobble-meals-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/gobble-meals-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Gobble Meals Review: This Tasty Kit Helps You Put Dinner on the Table Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"Whether you're cooking a meal kit for the whole family<\/a> or just for yourself, these convenient boxes make it incredibly simple to put dinner on the table. And when it comes to Gobble meals<\/a>, it's all about quick-to-prep meals.\r\n\r\nWith a range of services offering home delivered meals<\/a> out there for sustainable and organic food, gluten-free fare and keto-friendly bites<\/a> alike, what sets Gobble apart are its claims that customers can throw together dinner in just 15 minutes. We decided to put it to the test by cooking three different recipes, to see just how quick and easy the meal kit actually makes dinner prep.\r\n

What are Gobble Meals?<\/h2>\r\nUnlike fruit or produce delivery services<\/a>, which focus on a specific food group, Gobble<\/a> is an online delivery service that ships all<\/em> the makings for multiple meals. Subscribers navigate to the website each week to choose from more than 10 different dinner options, including Gobble's \"Lean and Clean\" dinners. There are also add-ons such as salads, sides, soups, desserts and even breakfasts. The variety in terms of flavors and cuisines is awesome, but there's a through-line with all recipes: Each can be table-ready in just 15 minutes.\r\n\r\n[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"We Tried It\" product_name=\"Gobble Meals\" short_description=\"Users can't help but gobble up Gobble's delicious meals and even more appetizing prices and variety.\" image=\"2072457\" image_credit=\"EMIKO FRANZEN FOR TASTE OF HOME\" pr_name=\"Gobble\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/gobble.sjv.io\/dOyV6K\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Gobble\" \/]\r\n

Gobble Meals Features<\/h2>\r\nOverall, the dishes on Gobble's site are incredibly approachable, with helpful recipe cards to walk through each step. Although there was some chopping and slicing required, the prep tasks were simple and similar to Green Chef<\/a>. I found that each of the dishes took between 15 and 20 minutes to make. That is slightly over Gobble's claim, but it still makes dinner prep very quick.\r\n\r\nThe Gobble meal plan allows you to add preferences to your account, which then automatically selects dishes for you. You can also manually select dishes you would prefer to try. Meals are sent on a weekly basis, but you can skip or cancel at any point.\r\n

How We Tested Gobble Meals<\/h2>\r\n\"Global\r\n\r\nOnce you select your menu for the week, a box of prepackaged ingredients arrives at your door. My box arrived packed with freshness in mind. Each meal was in its own individual zip-top plastic bag. All of the meals were then placed in an insulated bag with ice packs at the base to keep everything cool. I loved how simple it was to unbox and toss the bags in the fridge for later.\r\n\r\nI cooked three dinners from Gobble to assess speed, flavor and freshness. Each meal included a large recipe card that outlined the ingredients along with what supplies to gather. Detailed instructions with step-by-step photos were on the back of each card.\r\n\r\nAlthough many meal prep kits<\/a> include whole veggies or other ingredients that need to be chopped and diced, Gobble does some of that work for you to cut down on time. However, there were still a few ingredients that needed to be sliced up for prep.\r\n\r\nWe originally wrote and published this piece in 2022. Since then, we\u2019ve tested this service again to ensure our opinion remains current. Gobble meals remain easy to prepare, with step-by-step instructions and weekday-friendly cook times.\r\n\r\n[quote-card quote=\"For anyone looking to get more familiarized with the culinary game, Gobble is an excellent starting point. All the ingredients are included, the recipe cards are easy to follow and overall the prep isn't too demanding.\" name=\"Dylan fischer\" title=\"product tester\" \/]\r\n\r\nAlthough there aren't that many meals to choose from, the ones that are there offer good variety. There are also plenty of global flavors and veggie options, as well as the standard meat-and-potato offerings. Every option seems like a good, solid-sized full meal\u2014perfect for families or professionals. Each week, we were offered around 14 dinners, along with two premium dinners, two specialty kits for four and six prepared options.\r\n\r\nNot every recipe in the catalog allows customization, but about 70 percent have the option. Customization is limited to the type of protein included. Most changes are free unless it's a premium option. There are also additional add-ons available, including salads, sides, soups, breakfasts, desserts and grains. Each meal offers two to four servings, and customers can choose up to five meals per weekly box.\r\n

Thai Chicken Satay Bowl<\/h3>\r\n\"\r\n\r\nI was excited to cook the Thai Chicken Satay Bowl first. The dish called for very little prep work, only requiring I slice green onions, pepper and lime. Everything was then added, in batches, to a saute pan. I found that it took about 20 minutes to cook this dish, mainly because the ground chicken needed more time. Otherwise, it was quick and simple. The dish was colorful, and the yield was plentiful. It had a decent taste, but I was wishing for something with a bit more punch.\r\n

Herbed Chicken with Nectarine Summer Salad and Pesto Bread<\/h3>\r\n\"Herbed\r\n\r\nNext up, I made the Herbed Chicken with Nectarine Summer Salad and Pesto Bread. The prep time on this dish was a bit lengthier; I needed to chop a tomato, nectarine, red onion and fresh dill. I baked the chicken breasts in the oven at high heat, which was ultra-efficient, but they still took a few minutes longer to cook through than the recipe stated. However, the wait was worth it. This dish was absolutely delicious, with nice, light flavors that paired perfectly with the baguette.\r\n

Bistro Cheeseburger<\/h3>\r\n\"Bistro\r\n\r\nThe third dish I cooked was the Bistro Cheeseburger, which produced a fun, unexpected combination of flavors. The only prep work on this dish was slicing a red onion and forming the burger patties, which went fast. The meal cooked quickly and ended up delicious. The buns that came with the kit were soft and flavorful. The burger was juicy and dressed up with Swiss cheese, balsamic red onions and arugula for plenty of flavor. The side for the burger was carrot sticks and ranch dressing, which was fine, but I did wish for something a bit more interesting.\r\n

Pros<\/h3>\r\n