Keto burger with mushroom gravy and parmesan cauliflower mash: The burger had good flavor but was a bit tough, even when reheated gently in a frying pan. It might be worth subscribing just to get this low-sugar cheesecake. I never even let on that it was low-sugar (monk fruit sweetener in place of sugar) and I suspect they had no idea. I served it at an intimate dinner with my pandemic pod and it was devoured with gusto.
It was a Factor Plus add-on (not a normal meal), so it came as a full tray of cheesecake and probably enough for six people. Keto cheesecake with pistachios and raspberry sauce: This was incredibly delicious and maybe one of the best low-sugar, keto-friendly desserts I've ever had. Here is what I had and how I liked each one. I found most to be generally tasty with a few duds, as well as a few that really exceeded my expectations. I ordered a week's worth of Factor meals and allowed Factor to choose for me. If you order the smallest number of meals (four) it'll be $15 per meal, and all the meal plans in between are prorated accordingly. How much do Factor meals cost?įor the maximum number of meals per week (18) the cost breaks down to $11 per meal. Each meal from the regular menu is intended to be one serving, and they are adequate but not abundant so don't expect leftovers. Some of Factor's meals are simple and straightforward, such as grilled chicken breast over cauliflower mash with a side of Brussels sprout or green beans, while others are a little more exciting with bold sauces, seasonings and sides. You can use filters to search for meals that fit your taste, nutrition and diet preferences, with categories like keto, low-calorie, high-protein, dairy-free and spicy. Most meals are somewhere in the range of 500 to 800 calories, and there are plenty of meals that are keto- and paleo-friendly, with about six or seven vegetarian meals per week. You won't find any splurge meals with mashed potatoes or pasta, but rather lots of lean proteins like chicken and salmon along with greens, cauliflower, grains, beans and other high-protein, low-calorie foods.įactor's shipping box, internal cooler box and individual meal containers are all recyclable.
With just a quick scan of Factor's website and menu, it is quite clear the company is targeting the health, fitness and diet crowds. Keto burger with mushroom cream sauce, kale and cauliflower mash. They're also packaged and delivered fresh rather than frozen as with some services, though it's recommended to stick any meals in the freezer if it'll be more than a few days before eating them. There are also smaller add-on meals and snacks categorized in the Factor Plus section, including desserts, soups, shakes and cold-pressed juices, which you can tack on to any order at an additional cost.įactor meals are cooked by actual humans in a kitchen, according to the brand's website. Once you pick a plan, you can either select your own meals from a rotating menu of about 20 meal options per week or let Factor pick the meals for you and be surprised.