Let's face it: You're a busy person. Among other things, you work every day, you (might) have kids, and you probably even squeeze a workout in here and there. By the time your meals come around, you're a little strapped for the time and energy it takes to make something delicious and satisfying for you and your fam. That's where meal prep kits come in.

"Meal prep kits are incredibly convenient, helping you easily plan your recipes, providing the exact amounts of ingredients you'll need, and easy-to-follow instructions," explains Erica Zellner, RDN, a health coach at Parsley Health in California. "They can help you branch out into unknown cuisines with support and you'll likely learn new cooking skills too," Zellner says.

And honestly? You might even have more fun spending time in the kitchen as a result, since meal prep kits reduce what Zellner calls decision fatigue. "You won't have to agonize about 'what's for dinner' on a Wednesday, because that decision was already made," Zellner explains. (What a relief!)

In some instances, too, meal prep kits can help you eat healthier, more balanced meals than you'd normally cook for yourself, says Keri Gans, RD, author of The Small Change Diet. You'll have control over your ingredients, portions, and can even make healthier swaps in the process, if you so desire, Zellner says.

Now that you're all up-to-date about the benefits of meal prep kits, it's time to explore your ordering options. The following are the 30 best meal prep kits you can buy online, according to expert recommendations and customer reviews. Happy prepping.

Ipsa advertises itself as making restaurant-quality meals with the convenience of at-home frozen food. So yes, all the meals are pre-prepared and frozen, and you order them in individual quantities based on what you're looking for that week. Some of the current seasonal offerings include delicious-looking meals like turkey pot pie, curried kabocha soup, tamales, corn chowder, and much more.