Fast food
What to order at Panera Bread
Best bet: Green Goddess Cobb with chicken
Salads
- Green Goddess Cobb with chicken — protein, avocado, plenty of greens
- Caesar with chicken — croutons and dressing add carbohydrate, protein balances it
- Greek salad with chicken; light vinaigrette
Soups
- Low-fat vegetarian black bean — protein and fiber
- Broccoli cheddar — more carbohydrate, take a smaller portion
- Cream of chicken and wild rice, lighter option
Other options
- You Pick Two — a smaller salad with a cup of soup
- Avocado, egg white and spinach breakfast sandwich without the bread
- Steel-cut oatmeal with berries and nuts, smaller portion, no added brown sugar
Worth knowing
- One of the better fast-casual places for this way of eating
- Full nutrition information is on their site
Guidelines, not medical advice. Menus change — check current nutrition information where it matters.