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My Muscle Chef is one of Australia’s top-rated delivery services for every body and every goal. They offer 100+ fresh healthy ready-to-eat meals, snacks and drinks and delivery to 4500+ suburbs.

Reviewd by

Rose Fenasse

Written by

Rose Fenasse

Clinical Nutritionist

Rose is a nutritionist who believes nutritional approaches should be flexible and sustainable for the long-term. Rose’s approach to nutrition is evidence-based and integrative, as she understands her scope of practice and sees value in working alongside other health professionals to compliment her clients most effectively. Rose is passionate about ditching diet cultures and focusing on label-free living, whilst educating clients on how to create healthy and flavour-packed meals. She has a comprehensive understanding of shaping nutritional interventions, meal plans, dietary analysis, whilst coaching clients around ditching diet cultures and embracing all foods without the associated emotional fears often seen with dietary changes. Rose stays up to date with current research looking to science and evidence-based nutritional medicine whilst continually studying to broaden her scope.

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Alex Hamlin

Written by

Alex Hamlin

Certified Nutritionist

Alex Joy Nutrition supports busy individuals with health goals, offering holistic nutrition guidance to reduce stress and foster balanced, healthy habits. Specialising in empowering high achievers, Alex emphasises a preventative and management-focused approach to health. As a clinical nutritionist, Alex provides individuals with tools and education for taking control of their health. She advocates for optimal nutrition as the cornerstone of wellness, employing a food-first approach complemented by holistic treatments. With evidence-based practices, Alex offers personalised guidance to help individuals reach their health goals, prioritising health at the forefront. In health content creation, Alex delivers concise, informative, and engaging material rooted in evidence-based practices, educating, inspiring and guiding others on their wellness journey.

Updated April 10, 2024

4.4

★★★★★4.4/5

My Muscle Chef Pros and Cons

The Good

The Not So Good

What is My Muscle Chef?

My Muscle Chef has gained a lot of attention within the fitness communities for their convenient and delicious meal delivery services focusing on fitness plans and calorie-controlled meals. They have an impressive menu catering to meals, snacks, sides and drinks for which they deliver to over 4,500 plus suburbs Australia wide. So whether it’s a goal-based meal delivery that you’re leaning towards or just a few meals to throw in the fridge during the week to take the pressure off, My Muscle Chef has answered your calls.

How does My Muscle Chef work?

My Muscle Chef meals are in Coles and IGA stores, however, lacking the vegan range. They have an impressive menu catering to meals, snacks, sides and drinks for which they deliver to over 4,500 plus suburbs Australia wide. So whether it’s a goal-based meal delivery that you’re leaning towards or just a few meals to throw in the fridge during the week to take the pressure off, My Muscle Chef answers these calls.

It’s all about getting the ingredients right focusing attention on macronutrients are a great way to set up a plate of food to determine its protein, fat and carbohydrate contributions and My Muscle Chef has conveniently mapped this out for consumers not only for those wanting to track portion controls but for those that are consciously trying to ensure they eat enough of a certain macronutrient throughout the day i.e. protein or carbohydrates for satiety or optimising training performance/ recovery.

For $10 each these meals are a great option to have in the fridge for those busy days. The portions feel giving and they are filling. The cuisine tastes match their recipe intentions and there is a variety of veg and protein throughout the meals. I would recommend if you’re wanting to create more texture throughout meals or an element of freshness adding a handful of fresh salad leaves and diced veg for some crunch.

My My Muscle Chef Experience

Upon trying to find the vegan meal options in stores this proved to be a little bit of a hunter-gatherer mission often finding the My Muscle Chef meals in Coles and IGA stores, however, lacking the vegan range. I was wanting to choose options that would suit some lunchtime cravings and dinner convenience after a busy day of work and between training.

After reviewing the portion sizes on first impression I was really happy to see volume! Often a stigma vegan meals have attached to them is that you have to eat a LOT to feel satisfied and full when eating vegan, this isn’t the case. It’s all about getting the ingredients right focusing attention on macronutrients are a great way to set up a plate of food to determine its protein, fat and carbohydrate contributions and My Muscle Chef has conveniently mapped this out for consumers not only for those wanting to track portion controls but for those that are consciously trying to ensure they eat enough of a certain macronutrient throughout the day i.e. protein or carbohydrates for satiety or optimising training performance/ recovery.

Although the convenience is in the packaged meal, it doesn’t mean you have to eat from the container too – no judgments if that’s a part of the time hacking appeal. I wanted to put the meals to the real test, putting it in a bowl and serving it with the portrayed ignorance is bliss, as if it was a home-cooked meal that was slaved over.

Following the heating guide, I heated the meals within the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds (fresh meal, not frozen) with the plastic film left on to encapsulate the heat. Then leaving the meal to stand for 1 minute, remove the film and stir well to distribute the heat. If it needs a bit longer return to the microwave until you reach the desired temperature sweet spot.

So, I did what I was told, I heated the meal until just right and transferred it to a bowl for the real test. The one thing I will admit to is from the start I felt apprehensive about the smashed avocado not being freshly smashed and served – and how it would withstand the heating process. The avocado did admittedly hold up quite well despite my burning doubts!

The vegetable lasagne I wanted to eat from the container – the real meal delivery service experience. I imagine most people would be eating their meals like this because

a. No washing up

b. It’s quicker

c. A more convenient way of eating when in the office or on the run.

This meal was by far my favourite, it felt like more of a home-cooked meal. It was tasty and visually you could see a handful of different veggies distributed throughout the meal.

My Muscle Chef Nutritionist Review

As mentioned, My Muscle Chef takes the macro counting or calorie counting out of their meals for you. This is not only helpful for those wanting to track nutritional or training-based goals but also can just be insightful for those needing to pay attention to elements of their meals such as the protein quantities if they’re struggling to consume enough protein in meals during the day. This may be especially useful to those who are new to a plant-based diet or vegan diet.

Meals are delivered fresh, not frozen which helps contain maximum flavour and nutrients. The ranges are dedicated to supplying high protein meals which not only is great for those looking to support their training and recovery but also great for supporting hunger levels. Their ranges offer a variety of flavours, cuisines and protein types – so if you’re not a fan of mock meat, there are a variety of other protein sources such as tofu, tempeh or bean mixes available.

Their meals last fresh for up to 7-10 days in the fridge from their delivery dates, or up to 12 weeks frozen from their delivery dates. These time frames create lots of wiggle room for consumers to eat when convenient without compromising taste or freshness.

If you’re trying to increase vegetable intake or meet daily requirements, you may find yourself wanting to add more vegetables to the meals which is totally fine! Try adding a side salad or some steamed vegetables to complement the meals and boost your vegetable intake.

My Muscle Chef FAQs

Can you order a one-off My Muscle Chef vegan meal online?

When creating a custom meal plan with My Muscle Chef there is a minimum requirement to spend $99.

Which Stockists can I get Vegan My Muscle Chef Meals from?

There are plenty of stockists that supply My Muscle Chef Meals from Woolworths, IGA, petrol stations, some gyms such as Fitness First. Jump on their website and click on their stockist option, you can enter your postcode and they will locate your nearest options.

Are the meal options allergy safe?

Some meals cater to certain dietary restrictions such as dairy, gluten, nut or crustacean free, however, it is important to note that meals are prepared in commercial kitchens which means they can’t guarantee meals are completely allergen-free. If you have a life-threatening or serious allergy it’s important to consider that these meals may not be right for you.

Overall Rating

My Muscle Chef Meal Review

Rose Fenasse

Accessiblity

★★★★★ 5/5

Nutritional Value

★★★★★ 4/5

Product Quality

★★★★★ 4/5

Price

★★★★★ 4/5

Customisation

★★★★★ 4/5

Summary

My Muscle Chef offers a highly accessible product both online and in stores whilst remaining a high quality and affordable offering to those interested in adding a prepared meal service into their weekly routine.

4.4

★★★★★ 4.4/5