Hello Fresh vs. Publix (Save $40 with code NSCFW3)

HELLO FRESH…     It’s a   grocery / meal planning / life   game changer!  Trust me.

Personally, I love the convenience of Hello Fresh. It’s Farmer’s Market meets Amazon. It’s Pinterest meets simplicity. They deliver fresh ingredients. To. My. Door. complete with recipe cards. Basically, it’s amazing!

But, several of you (including myself) are curious… Does this save money? 

Over the weekend, I did a little price comparison at my local Publix and I was shocked (in a good way) at the results. These are all of the items that were in my last box.

Note: I went through the trouble of selecting produce similar in size to what I received and weighing it to calculate the exact price. 

Blackened Catfish & Blistered Summer Vegetables ($23.10 before tax)

Catfish – 7.99
Yukon Potatoes – 3.99
Green Beans – 2.00
Onion – 0.50
Blackening Seasoning – 2.99
Red Pepper – 2.00
Garlic – 0.89
Cilantro – 1.99
Lemon – 0.75

Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Guac and Pico ($19.32 before tax)

Chicken Breasts – 5.99
Onion – 1.25
Bell Pepper – 2.00
Sour Cream – 1.50
Cilantro – 1.99
Tomato – 2.00
Lime – 0.50
Avocado – 2.00
Tortillas – 1.99
Jalapeno – 0.10

Seared Steak & Charred Nectarine Salad with Feta ($30.32 before tax)

Sirloin Steak – 6.99
Lettuce – 3.99
Nectarines – 1.99
Feta Cheese – 5.19
Pecans – 4.89
Red Wine Vinegar – 3.39
Basil – 1.99
Challot – 1.89

Total for all items at Publix would have been $72.74. After calculating the sales tax in my area, I would have paid close to $80. Plus, I would have used a gallon of gas to go to the store. My out of pocket expense would have easily been $80+. 

Hello Fresh price? Only $69!!!    So, YES, using Hello Fresh does save money!

The BEST part is that I don’t have to spend the time to find recipes, make a list, go to the store, shop, come home, and put it away. No thanks. Time is a commodity I can’t get back. These little boxes are delivered in a refrigerated container and I simply put the 3 meal boxes right into my fridge. Easy peasy. Done!

Another perk of Hello Fresh is zero waste. You literally use every single thing in the box. I don’t end up with half an onion, part of a container of cheese, and a random bottle of seasoning left over. This also saves time when you are cooking. I don’t have to go to the pantry and the fridge and the seasoning cabinet. Everything is all squared away together.

If you are curious to try it out use code NSCFW3 to save $40 off your first delivery at HelloFresh.com. That means your first box is only $29! In looking at the prices above, you really can’t beat $10 per meal.

For more details about Hello Fresh and how the service works, check out my original blog post here.

Happy Cooking!