Trifecta Review: Portion-controlled prepared meals that are delicious and easy

Need a balance between portion control, taste and time management? This could be the trifecta meal you’ve been waiting for.

The Trifecta is one of the many (many) meal kits I’ve tried during my four-year stint on the New York Post buying team, with both traditional and convenience foods under my belt. I’ve tested the Trifecta before, but this time I wanted to give it a full review to see if it stands the test of time and meets my growing standards.

They’ve changed their packaging quite a bit since I last tried them, going from a deeper cardboard tray to a plastic wrap-wrapped tray which, in my opinion, refrigerates and heats up better better than before. For more, keep reading to see all the sides of this food trifecta kit.

How the Trifecta works

Trifecta is a meal plan of sorts, but it also offers nutrition and diet coaching through its app and a peer network through its Facebook community group. You can order groceries and be on the go, or choose to download the free or paid version of the app to dive deeper into food and exercise tracking and training.

The meals themselves are pre-portioned and curated by the chef, so you’re getting a balanced amount of nutrients that also taste good. They cater to many diets, including keto, paleo, plant-based, clean eating, and even meals that support those with GLP-1 medications. Since the meals are single serve and diet conscious, the service is primarily for those looking for something to take on the go or eat for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

The Trifecta Award

Trifecta is also a little different from other meal kit services in terms of pricing. Rather than a per-serve model, Trifecta prices their meals by the week, as this is more of a weekly diet delivery service. The plant-based plan is $104.93 per week. Other plans are priced at $110.99 per week.

If you want to add on any meal prep packages like pre-cooked protein or veggies, those are also priced weekly. The Trifecta cost for shipping is $9.99 per order.

Food and Menus Trifecta

Foods found on the rotating weekly menu include a variety of cuisines, from Asian stir-fries and rice bowls to Mexican tamales, complete with corn husk wraps. It does a good job of swapping out some ingredients to make the meal diet-friendly—for example, swapping out the pork for vegetables in the burritos to have a keto and plant-based option on the menu.

You won’t find dessert or any snacks here, but there are some breakfast options.

We have tested:

• BBQ Beef and Mac n Cheese
• Sweet chili prawns
• Grilled Chicken with Apple Bacon Sauce
• Fried Rice with Tofu
• Red Chicken Enchilada Tamales
• Smokey Eggs and Turkey Benedict
• California Plant-Based Burrito

Trifecta meal service has come a long way since I tried it in 2023!

Immediately, the sleek new packaging was not only easier on the eyes, but much easier to store in my fridge. Since you get a week’s worth of meals at a time, having room to load them into the fridge was difficult with heavy packing. I think the decision to switch to shrink wrapped trays was a great one. I also noticed that when heated, the trays maintained their integrity much better than their cardboard counterparts and did not become soggy or too hot to eat.

The Trifecta meals themselves were delicious and satisfying. I will say that I had a rubbery egg mix, so for those ordering a breakfast dish, maybe microwave a little less than the two minutes listed on the package. Otherwise, all other proteins are well cooked. I had tender chicken, a delicious burrito, and an authentic-tasting tamale, complete with a corn husk wrap that somehow held up beautifully against the nuke.

Since Trifecta food is suitable for dieting, the portions are smaller. I loved this for breakfast and lunch, and I would personally order this for the work week to throw in my bag for desk lunches when I don’t want to fill up. However, this is not the kit for gourmets or large families, so I would recommend another kit (don’t worry, there are plenty!).

I haven’t participated in the app, but I like that they have a free version as well as a paid version. I find the community extremely helpful when working or trying to stick to a goal, so for those interested in Trifecta for those things, definitely check out the app and community groups.

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Final decision

Trifecta is a winner for those looking to manage their weight or get help with portion control.

For me, the ease of taking a tray, putting it in the microwave for two minutes and then a hot meal was also enough to say that this could be for people who want a light work lunch or quick breakfast .

This is not a great option for family dinners but it’s a perfect solution for busy parents during the work week who need something for lunch or dinner between extracurriculars or on the weekend.

How we tested it

• Ease of ordering: When looking at the menu, the Trifecta is simple to set up and order for each week, but be aware of extras. I always think about how to customize the order, make changes and stop a membership during the trial.
• Preparation, cooking and cleaning time: A major selling point of meal kits is that they save time. The trifecta takes 2 to 4 minutes per meal, as indicated on the package. I still noticed how long it took me to eat a full meal from unpacking to cooking, eating and recycling.
• Taste and fullness: Meal kits are meant to take all the guesswork out of cooking, including seasonings. When I tested the Trifecta, I considered whether any of the dishes I ordered needed to be seasoned or altered to make them more pliable. I also thought about how satisfied they left me and for how long.
• Durability: Not all meal kits are eco-friendly or use sustainable practices. To determine where Trifecta stood on the scale of environmental consciousness, I reviewed its manufacturing policy and looked at how it sourced its ingredients. Other things I considered were its packaging and whether it could be recycled.
• Price: Meal kits typically cost between $7 and $15 per serving, and so the Trifecta sits at the more expensive end of the spectrum, with a weekly price tag of $110 — divided by seven meals to come out to about $15. I also considered how many meals per week and how many portions I got for the price.

FAQ: What to look for when choosing a meal kit

Diet: Pay attention to the dietary options that each service caters for, from vegetarians and vegans to Keto and paleo.

House size: Count the number of people in your family and then calculate how much they eat to best calculate how many servings you need to feed everyone. Some of the kits detailed above have larger portions, while others are only for one serving.

Budget: Meal kits and services have a wide range of prices. Some offer free shipping, while others have a minimal charge. Specialty or health-related plans may cost more.

Time: Think about how long you want to cook each night. Some meals take 30 or more minutes to cook, not including cleanup. Others are microwaveable and thus require no cleanup time.