Splendid Spoon Review: Plant-Based Meals, Made Easy

With over 50 plant-based meal options, ranging from smoothies and bowls to noodles, soups, and more, these ready-to-eat recipes make Splendid Spoon a convenient solution for any lifestyle — whether you’re looking for easy vegetarian meals at home or healthy snacks on the go.

After selecting and customizing your meal plan online, your Splendid Spoon arrives directly to your doorstep, prepped and ready to heat and eat, no cooking required.

The Splendid Spoon Breakfast, Lunch + 1-Day Soup Reset Plan includes 5 protein-filled smoothies, 5 plant-based bowls, and one Full-Day Reset of soup. All of Splendid Spoon’s meal plans are entirely vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, low sodium, and have no added sugars.

The Wellness Shot Pack is an optional add-on, available with any Splendid Spoon meal plan. The Pick-Me-Up Shot Pack features 3 Wellness Shots of your choice.

Right off the bat, I shook up a Strawberry Goji Smoothie, and, ignoring the serving size instructions completely (2 servings per bottle), downed the entire delicious drink. However, this was only a primer for the true main course. That evening, my family and I took the night off from cooking, and heated up the five, Splendid Spoon bowls to share: Brown Rice Taco, Vegan Meatballs & Marinara Noodles, Roasted Cauliflower, Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Noodles, and Vegetable Bolognese.

The Brown Rice Taco Bowl was undoubtedly my favorite of the five. Packed with black beans, sweet potatoes, red peppers, and kale, it truly felt like eating a veggie wrap minus the wrap. Every ingredient was fresh and tangy, and it needed nothing, not even salt, to feel like a complete meal.

I’ve always been a sucker for fake meat, and the Vegan Meatballs were absolutely delightful. Truth be told, I’ve never even had real meatballs, but if they taste anything like these, I can see why they’re so beloved. Combined with the marinara sauce and noodles, this was a simple, yet delicious classic.

The Roasted Cauliflower Bowl was next, and although I prefer my cauliflower just a bit crispier, it was still an excellent serving paired with the chickpeas and spinach included in the bowl.

Unfortunately, the final two bowls were disappointing in comparison to the previous three. The Spinach Noodles were too mushy for my taste, and the Vegetable Bolognese lacked the full, satisfying flavor present in the previous meals.

Additionally, while the Strawberry Goji and Mango Guava Smoothies were smooth, fruity, and easily gulped, the Mint Chip, Orange Hibiscus, and Cacao Almond had a grittier texture (which, to be fair, is very common for natural, plant-based beverages).

While the flavors were great, that texture made them difficult for me to truly enjoy. Splendid Spoon does explain that some separation is normal for their smoothies and shots, so just be sure to give them a good shake before you dive in.

One thing I learned with Splendid Spoon: It’s best to assume that (with the exception of the Wellness Shots) each portion is the equivalent of 2 small servings. I found this to be a bit misleading, since each meal or snack is packaged to appear and function most conveniently as a single serving — and especially after discovering that some of the full meals weren’t as filling as I would’ve hoped (which, again, is entirely subjective since body chemistry and metabolism are different for everyone).

According to Splendid Spoon, each 16 oz bowl or bottle is equivalent to 1 meal or 2 snack portions, and nutrition facts are based on each snack portion. They also encourage you to stop eating once you start feeling full, rather than focusing on finishing the entire plate. This is likely due to the fact that plant-based diets are so naturally high in fiber, which makes you feel fuller, longer as your body begins to digest.

Splendid Spoon’s Wellness Shots come in three varieties: Detox, Digestion, and Wellness, and can be added to any meal plan for an additional charge. Shots are available in quantities of one (Just Tryin’ – $5), three (Pick Me Up – $15), or five (Immunity Pack – $20).

I made the mistake of trying one without realizing just how spicy ginger, turmeric, and pepper are when large doses are combined in a small bottle. Seriously, do not think you can just down one of these and walk away; it’s going to take a minute to recover.

As far as flavor goes, the shots are far from delicious, but the effects are undeniable: After twenty minutes I felt a calm energy for the rest of the day from a wellness shot in the early afternoon. My father, prone to heartburn, reported no ill effects at all from our large meal after he chased it with a digestion shot. Every shot is best taken after a meal as a cleanser, to refresh and reset the body. While you can take more than one a day if you need, these are best used in moderation throughout the week.

While questions regarding Splendid Spoon for weight loss are common, the brand is clear that they do not make any weight loss claims. However, practices such as portion control, healthy eating habits, and the high-fiber intake of a plant-based diet can have positive effects on weight management and overall physical health.

However, all bodies are different, so if you are interested in trying Splendid Spoon to support specific health goals or concerns, we recommend discussing meal plan options with your doctor, nutritionist, or qualified health professional to determine the direction and diet most effective for you.

Beyond their culinary skills, Splendid Spoon is making a tremendous difference when it comes to helping the environment. Eating one plant-based meal a week is equal to removing greenhouse gas emissions generated by driving 1,160 miles. Knowing this, Splendid Spoon has made it their mission to provide people not only with convenient, hassle-free, vegan food, but with nutritious natural options that taste good as well.

Additionally, since their inception, Splendid Spoon has gone from operating with 80% recyclable materials to 100% — reducing their overall waste by 800,000 pounds. If everyone realizes the potential of plant-based food, then we can start to look seriously at a world unpolluted by the meat industry. Along with dairy, it accounts for nearly 15% of total greenhouse gas emissions.

Bottom line: I truly enjoyed Splendid Spoon. Out of the 5 bowls, 5 smoothies, 3 wellness shots, I found three, new dinnertime favorites; two, refreshing, drinkable snacks; and three, small-but-mighty wellness shots to keep my diet and my body well-balanced and in-sync.

Of the various meal plans and meal subscription options I’ve tried, I prefer Splendid Spoon overall. The food tastes great, they provide more variety, and the meals are simple, convenient, and easy to prepare.

While finding your favorite plates and flavors may require a bit of trial-and-error as you grow accustomed to their menu, Splendid Spoon serves up enough quality, care, and variety to keep even the most discerning plant-based palates satisfied. Simply put, I was able to discover an impressive range of flavors and nutritional health benefits without compromising my vegetarian diet or my time, and that alone, if you’re on the fence, makes Splendid Spoon well-worth it.