As someone on the Paleo Diet, I’ve often wondered if there are Paleo friendly frozen meals available at major grocery store chains like Meijer – we did a bit of research to see what we could find out.
Are there Paleo Frozen Dinners at Meijer? There are a handful of Paleo frozen dinners in the Meijer freezer aisle from Evol at select stores. Although the meals are advertised as Paleo Friendly, they do include ingredients that may not be acceptable to individuals following a strict version of the Paleo Diet.
There are several considerations to keep in mind. We will cover all of your options as a Meijer shopper trying to find Paleo frozen meals.
Why Meijer for Paleo Frozen Dinners
The Paleo diet has become more and more popular over the last 10 years, especially where people are starting to understand and experience the benefits of a whole foods, natural diet.
However, in our busy lifestyles, it’s understandable that you might find it hard to prepare all of your Paleo meals from scratch, whether that’s because you’re tired or you just don’t have the time.
So finding a tasty Paleo frozen dinner in the store may just be the ideal alternative to just throwing in the towel and getting takeout. If you’re local to a Meijer store, you might be wondering if there are any Paleo frozen dinners available.
We’ve taken a look at Meijer’s offerings and have found a few Paleo meals that you’re bound to love!
Paleo Frozen Dinners at Meijer
Evol Unwrapped Chicken Egg Roll Bowl – partially cooked riced cauliflower, shredded brussel sprouts, grilled seasoned chicken (chicken white meat, water, potato starch, sea salt), carrots, honey, distilled vinegar, water, sunflower oil, green onions, tomato paste, salt, tapioca starch, ginger puree, coconut syrup, onion powder, dehydrated garlic.
Evol Guajillo Chicken & Cauliflower Bowl – cauliflower, grilled seasoned chicken (chicken white meat, water, potato starch, sea salt), red bell peppers, water, sunflower seed paste, extra virgin olive oil, guajillo pepper puree (water, guajillo chile, apple cider vinegar), onions, jalapeno peppers, salt, tapioca starch, inactive yeast, dehydrated garlic, spice, lemon juice concentrate, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika.
Quasi-Paleo Frozen Dinners at Meijer
Although the Evol bowls are all we’ve been able to find for Paleo frozen dinners at Meijer, we have also found a large number of what we call ‘quasi-Paleo’ frozen meals at Meijer; meals that we consider mostly Paleo whilst still remaining quite healthy. These are handy in a pinch and can be used on an occasional basis.
We’ve put the non-Paleo ingredients in bold for those of you who might not be as strict with your Paleo lifestyle, but might still need to avoid particular allergens.
Evol Fire Grilled Steak Bowl – cooked black beans, cooked rice, bell peppers, grilled seasoned beef and binder product steak strips (beef, water, less than 2% potato starch, sea salt, lemon juice concentrate, dried orange pulp, vinegar), cilantro, corn, canola oil, cheddar cheese (milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes), lime juice from concentrate (water, lime juice concentrate, lime oil), salt, garlic, spices.
Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Garden Veggie Frozen Meal – vegetables (butternut squash, beets, carrots, broccoli, onions). apple cider herb vinaigrette (water, apple cider vinegar, agave syrup, olive oil, modified corn starch, onions, salt, garlic, canola oil, oregano, black pepper, thyme). apple juice infused dried cranberries (cranberries, apple juice concentrate, sunflower oil).
Healthy Choice Chicken Marinara Power Bowl – Seasoned Cooked Chicken (Chicken Breast, Water, Olive Oil, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Natural Flavorings), Cauliflower, Sauce (Tomatoes, Water, Tomato Puree, Olive Oil, Tomato Paste, Onions, Tapioca Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Garlic, Salt, Organic Agave Syrup, Oregano, Basil, Parsley, Black Pepper), Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Chard, Kale, Spinach, Parmesan Cheese (Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes).
Healthy Choice Power Bowls Basil Pesto Chicken with Riced Cauliflower Frozen Meal – seasoned cooked chicken (chicken breast, water, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, natural flavorings), cauliflower, sauce (water, olive oil, parmesan cheese [part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], red wine vinegar, tapioca starch, basil, honey, garlic, contains 2% or less of: garlic puree, salt, sugar, parsley, lemon juice concentrate, black pepper), yellow squash, cooked white kidney beans, tomatoes, chard, kale, spinach.
Healthy Choice Power Bowl Spicy Beef Teriyaki and Riced Cauliflower – Cauliflower, Sauce (Chicken Broth, Honey, Tamari Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar], Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Ginger Puree, Tapioca Starch, Chili Paste [Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Salt], Garlic Puree, Contains 2% or Less of: Sesame Seed Oil, Balsamic Vinegar [Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must], Molasses), Seasoned Braised Beef (Beef, Water, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Seasoning [Onion, Garlic, Spices], Flavorings, Olive Oil, Sunflower Lecithin), Carrots, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Chard, Kale, Spinach, Scallions.
Healthy Choice Spicy Black Bean & Chicken Power Bowl – Seasoned Cooked Chicken (Chicken Breast, Water, Olive Oil, Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Natural Flavorings), Cauliflower, Sauce (Chicken Broth, Tomato Paste, Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Ancho Chile, Guajillo Chile, Tapioca Starch, Serrano Pepper Puree, Olive Oil, Salt, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano), Cooked Black Beans, Red Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Onions, Chard, Kale, Cotija Cheese (Cultured Part-skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Spinach, Salt.
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers Beef Merlot – sauce (water, onions, merlot wine, modified corn starch, beef flavor [cooked beef, yeast extract, beef tallow, beef extract, flavoring, salt, sugar, vegetable juice concentrates {onion, carrot, celery}, lactic acid], contains 2% or less of: burgundy wine, salt, canola oil, garlic, butter [cream, salt], flavorings), russet potatoes, green beans, seasoned cooked beef and binder product (beef, water, contains 2% or less of: caramel color, dextrose, seasoning [natural flavor, salt, maltodextrin, dried whey, dried cauliflower, sesame oil], modified corn starch, potassium chloride, potassium phosphate, salt, sodium phosphates, spice extractives), carrots.
Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef Chimichurri Frozen Meal – vegetables (russet potatoes, green beans, red bell peppers). chimichurri sauce (water, spices, olive oil, onions, lemon juice concentrate, garlic, corn starch, contains 2% or less of: sugar, salt, canola oil, mushroom powder, serrano pepper puree). seasoned cooked beef strip and binder product (beef, water, sugar, potassium chloride, potato starch, sea salt, isolated soy protein, flavorings, olive oil).
Other Useful Paleo Products at Meijer
Not only do Meijer have a couple of great Paleo frozen dinners in stores, but they also have some great Paleo pantry products that can help you to create fantastic meals at home. The Birch Benders Pancake and Waffle mix is great for those (hopefully) slower-paced weekend mornings, and the Paleo Powder Coating Mix is a useful substitution in recipes.
- Birch Benders Paleo Pancake and Waffle Mix
- Paleo Powder Coconut (or Almond) Coating Mix
- Birch Benders Paleo Waffles (frozen section)
Can’t Find Anything in the Meijer Frozen Aisle? National Companies Offering Paleo Meals
However, we appreciate that although Meijer do have a couple of Paleo frozen dinners on offer, you may not like the options, or you may be worried that you’ll get bored of them after a while.
If that’s the case, we’ve also dropped a few national companies offering Paleo meal delivery to your doorstep down below, who we’ve formed strong relationships with due to their nutritional philosophies and values.
If you’re out of the catchment area for some of these local New Jersey meal delivery services, or perhaps you have strict dietary requirements, you might be interested in getting meals delivered by a national company specializing in the Paleo Diet who can accommodate these needs. Here are a few of our trusted favorites!
Paleo on the Go
Paleo on the Go is one of our favorite go-tos when we’re looking for Paleo dinners that are also AIP-friendly. All of the meals at Paleo on the Go are completely AIP, meaning that you don’t need to worry about searching for AIP-specific dinners.
Some examples of Paleo on the Go’s current menu are: Spinach and Mushroom Beef Lasagne, Chicken and Dumplings, Savory Hash Breakfast Bowl, and even a Pumpkin Pie! Their menu rotates seasonally so that you can enjoy meals that are based around ingredients that are in-season, which is good for the local suppliers and the environment.
One of the numerous great things about Paleo on the Go is that they create products and meals for yearly events, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. This takes all of the stress out of preparing a Paleo-complient, AIP-friendly dinner, but is also great to bring with you to other people’s houses if they are hosting.
Full meals from Paleo on the Go cost between $16.75 and $19.75 on their own. However, if you purchase a monthly meal bundle, you’ll get 13 items for $225 ($17.30 each).
Meals are generally sold in ready-made bundles, although Paleo on the Go does also give the option of buying meals individually at different price points. If you don’t mind experimenting with different meals, we highly recommend one of their meal bundles; their AIP starter pack includes 4 meals, 1 soup, 1 dessert and 1 broth for only $99.
To find out more, head to: https://paleoonthego.com/
Note: Paleo on the Go is offering a 10% discount for our readers, use code “MYPALEOS” at checkout for 10% off your entire order – one time use.
Here is a video of me unboxing my latest Paleo on the Go order:
Trifecta
Trifecta is another popular Paleo meal devliery service catering mainly to those who want to manage their weight or are athletes. Trifecta’s meals are calorie-controlled and macro-balanced to keep your energy levels high whilst simultaneously being nutrient-dense and good for you.
Trifecta not only has Paleo dinners ready to be delivered to your home, but also provides meals for other dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan, keto and classic. Their meals comprise entirely of organic ingredients, so that you can feel confident knowing that you’re receiving the highest quality food.
This national company is backed by well-known athletes such as Rich Froning (3-time winner of the Crossfit Games) and Cody Garbrandt (professional UFC bantamweight champion). They promote a recurring weekly delivery service from $108.43 per week for the Paleo plan, which means that this company is most appropriate for those who need frequent Paleo meal deliveries.
Another perk of using Trifecta? All orders ship for free!
To find out more about Trifecta, their menus and meal plans:
The Good Kitchen
Last but not least on our list today is The Good Kitchen, a brand name you might already be familiar with. The Good Kitchen has gained popularity in recent years due to teaming up with Walmart’s healthy eating initiative. This means that you may have already seen The Good Kitchen’s Paleo frozen dinner line instores.
However, The Good Kitchen primarily operates as a meal delivery service, which is good news for those who might not live near to a Walmart store. Instead, you can order delicious Paleo meals for home delivery.
The Good Kitchen has a wide range of meals available, all of which are in-season. Many of their meals are also Whole30-approved, which means that they are automatically Paleo-friendly. You can order these Paleo meals separately (a la carte), or by opting for a subscription service. The subscription service works out cheaper per meal and can be set as a weekly, biweekly or even monthly subscription. Alternatively, you can use the a la carte option to select as many meals as you like (minimum of 7 meals) and receive free delivery.
This Paleo business also boasts of their strong ties with local suppliers. They source 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, free-range eggs, pasture-raised poultry, pork, lamb and turkey, and Seafood Watch-compliant seafood. They also try to source only from farms that use regenerative farming practices, which is better for the nutrient-density of your food as well as being great for the environment.
To find out more, see:
http://thegoodkitchen.com
The Good Kitchen is offering a 15% discount for our readers. Use promo code “mypaleos” at checkout for 15% off your first order.
I created a video while unboxing a recent TGK order in case that is helpful:
Final Thoughts
We hope that this article has been informative and helpful in regards to what’s currently on offer for Paleo practitioners at Meijer. We also hope that you’re able to find a retailer that suits your needs, whether that be buying instore at Meijer, or by ordering from one of the national Paleo meal delivery companies listed above.
Although ultimately the Paleo diet emphasises the importance of preparing your own meals, it’s nice to see businesses that care about the same things we do and making the effort to meet our needs. And especially at times when going out to buy your own food seems unfeasible (ahem – Covid19), it’s good to know that you can still eat healthily without leaving your home.
