Our balanced meals pair a protein with a carb such as basmati rice, penne, Hokkien noodles or mash. Every one has at least 29.2g of protein per serve, and calories run from 461 to 815. They're for people who want rice or pasta with dinner rather than cutting carbs out. Every meal is cooked fresh daily in Invercargill and delivered chilled across New Zealand.

For fewer carbs, see our low carb meals. For more protein, our high protein meals go up to 69.8g.

Best Balanced Meals at Premade

Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice: the most protein in this range at 69.6g, with 73.9g of carbs and 731 calories for $14.99.
Chipotle Chicken with Roast Vegetables: 59.6g of protein and 495 calories for $14.99.
Honey Soy Chicken with Hokkien Noodles: 43.8g of protein, 7.3g of fat and 461 calories for $15.99.
Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta: 44.2g of protein and 602 calories for $14.99.
Lamb Korma with Basmati Rice: the highest calorie meal in the range at 815, for $16.99.

Italian Meatballs with Mash has 39.7g of protein and 485 calories for $16.99, and Roast Beef with Vegetables has 461 calories for $15.99.

What Is a Balanced Meal?

For us, a balanced meal has a solid amount of protein and a carb source in the same tray. Every meal here has at least 29.2g of protein, and carbs range from 25.7g to 74.8g. Calories run from 461 to 815, so some suit a lighter lunch and some a bigger dinner.

Are Ready Made Meals Healthy?

Healthy ready meals mean different things to different people, so we show you the numbers instead of making claims. The nutrition panel and ingredients are on every product page, and each tray is one serve of roughly 400 to 450g.

Balanced Meal Delivery NZ

We deliver every Wednesday and Friday to non-rural addresses NZ-wide. Pick your day in the cart and confirm your postcode before checkout. The minimum order is 6 meals, and a meal box counts as its 8 or 10 meals. Delivery is worked out at checkout. Under $150 it's $25 to the North Island, $15 to the South Island and $10 in Southland.

Meals arrive chilled. Keep them in the fridge at or below 4C and eat within 4 days, or by the Best Before date. To stock up, freeze them before the Best Before date and eat within 3 months. To heat, remove the sleeve, pull back a corner of the film and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or use the oven at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes. Let it sit a minute, then stir.

For rice dishes, see our curries and Asian-inspired meals. For pasta, see our Italian and pasta meals. To avoid gluten, see our gluten free meals. Every meal is made in a kitchen that handles common allergens, so check the ingredients on each product page.

Balanced Meal FAQs

What is the best balanced meal at Premade?

Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice has the most protein in Premade's balanced range, with 69.6g of protein, 73.9g of carbs and 731 calories for $14.99. For fewer calories, Honey Soy Chicken with Hokkien Noodles has 461 calories and 43.8g of protein.

What is in a Premade balanced meal?

Each Premade balanced meal pairs a protein with a carb such as basmati rice, penne pasta, Hokkien noodles or mash. Every one has at least 29.2g of protein per serve. The ingredients and nutrition panel are on each product page.

Are ready made meals healthy?

It depends what you need, so Premade shows the numbers rather than making claims. Premade's balanced meals range from 461 to 815 calories, with 29.2g to 69.6g of protein per serve. Check the nutrition panel on each product page against your own goals.

How much are ready made meals in NZ?

Premade's balanced meals cost $14.99, $15.99 or $16.99 each. The minimum order is 6 meals, and new customers get 5% off their first order when they sign up to our emails.

Should I choose balanced or low carb meals?

Choose balanced if you want rice, pasta, noodles or mash with your meal, and low carb if you're cutting back. At Premade, Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice has 73.9g of carbs while Grilled Chicken with Cauliflower Rice has 5.2g.

Are Premade balanced meals gluten free?

Many are tagged gluten free, including Grilled Chicken with Basmati Rice and Lamb Korma with Basmati Rice. Beef Bolognese with Penne Pasta and both Hokkien noodle meals are not. All meals are made in a kitchen that handles common allergens.

Where can I get ready made meals delivered in NZ?

Premade delivers every Wednesday and Friday to non-rural addresses across New Zealand. You pick your delivery day in the cart and confirm your postcode before checkout. The minimum order is 6 meals, and for orders under $150 delivery is $25 to the North Island, $15 to the South Island and $10 in Southland.

Are Premade meals fresh or frozen?

Premade meals are cooked fresh daily in our Invercargill kitchen and delivered chilled. They are never frozen before delivery. If you want to keep one longer, you can freeze it yourself before the Best Before date.

How do you heat Premade meals?

Remove the sleeve, pull back a corner of the film and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Or heat it in the oven at 180C for 12 to 15 minutes. Let it sit for 1 minute, stir and eat.

Can I subscribe to Premade meals?

Yes. Build your own box of Premade meals and choose Weekly or Fortnightly in the cart. You can skip, pause or cancel any time. Meal boxes are one-off orders, so pick individual meals if you want a subscription.

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