Panera Bread has the word “bread” in the title, and to many, this can cause alarm. Whether it’s due to the dreaded carbs or gluten sensitivities, this can turn many people away from this restaurant that offers so much more than carb-loaded foods.
Even though Panera Bread has been a sandwich staple, that competes with the best, new times and trends call for different measures. And Panera Bread has happily accepted the unspoken challenge.
Carbs have now become the enemy, and restaurants have to do what they can to offer healthier alternatives. Paleo please.
This is where Panera Bread’s Secret menu becomes so handy. It’s definitely geared towards the carb conscious.
Even though we’re calling this a “secret menu” it’s pretty well publicized. Can I just say, when your PR team releases the secret menu to the public, it’s not under wraps anymore? But hey, more ordering power to you with Panera Bread’s secret menu.
Full list of Panera Bread’s Secret Menu Items
Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak
- Price: $5.59
- Where is it Available?: Limited availability – breakfast only
- How do I order?: Order this by name
Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring. It can be wholesome, filling and tasty. Break from the norm of cereal and toast and try one of Panera Bread’s new Power Breakfast Egg Bowl with Steak.
This breakfast bowl comes with two eggs, seared top sirloin, avocado and tomato. It’s hearty and healthy, and is sure to fill you up with this mega-loaded protein meal.
Heck, I feel healthier even just typing about it. I have to say that I already miss those delicious pastries a little bit, though.
Power Breakfast Egg-White Bowl with Roasted Turkey
- Price: $5.59
- Where is it Available?: Limited Availability – breakfast only
- How do I order?: Order this by name
The Power Breakfast Egg White Bowl with Roasted Turkey is perfect for those that abstain from cholesterol laden egg yolks.
This is another alternative to the breakfast bowl, complete with roasted turkey, egg whites, spinach, roasted peppers and basil pesto. Yummola!
The only thing missing is the kitchen sink, but I don’t think it will be missed.
Who says healthy can’t taste delicious?
Power Chicken Hummus Bowl
- Price: $7.69
- Where is it Available?: All locations
- How do I order?: Order this by name
The Power Chicken Hummus Bowl doesn’t skimp on flavor – just on carbs.
This lunch and dinner bowl is filled with chicken, cilantro jalapeno hummus, spinach, cucumber slices, diced tomatoes and zesty red onions. This is then spritzed with fresh lemon juice and topped with chopped cilantro.
Talk about eating all of your colors. I can feel those vitamins working already.
Just because it’s colorful and healthy, doesn’t mean it isn’t equally as delicious. Fresh is flavor. They should call this “Flavor Bowl.”
Power Mediterranean Chicken Salad
- Price: $7.69
- Where is it Available?: All locations
- How do I order?: Order this by name
This salad has chicken, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, chopped hardboiled eggs, extra virgin olive oil, and a spritz of fresh lemon juice.
This sounds pretty standard, but sometimes standard is what’s for dinner. Who needs all that fuss everyday? Sometimes you just go with what you know.
And, I’m all about finishing a healthy salad with this citrusy goodness of lemon. It’s the perfect bit of tang to contradict the smoky bacon flavor.
Yet another example of Panera Bread’s healthy secret menu being oh so tasty.
Power Mediterranean Roasted Turkey Salad
- Price: $7.69
- Where is it Available?: All locations
- How do I order?: Order this by name
A salad, complete with roasted turkey, romaine lettuce, baby spinach, tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, extra virgin olive oil, and a spritz of lemon juice. This is the perfect, healthy way to end your day.
This fresh, delicious meal does not lack in flavor. It’s zesty with the onions, meaty with the turkey and salty with the olives. And just to round out the flavors, they’ve topped it off with citrus overtones.
More olives please.
Power Steak Lettuce Wraps
- Price: $7.69
- Where is it Available?: All locations
- How do I order?: Order this by name
This is an order of the popular lettuce wraps, where you use a lettuce leaf in lieu of bread. Oh Panera “Lettuce.” We heart you for trying to help us with our eating habits.
Seared top sirloin, large leaves of lettuce, sliced cucumbers, onions and tomatoes topped with lemon juice and basil pesto makes a hearty meal. You won’t even miss the bread. I promise.
The basil pesto flavor burst is surprisingly satisfying, replacing the need for carby bread slices.
Enjoy Panera Bread’s Secret Menu
While Panera Bread took some of the fun out of the secret in the secret menu, they didn’t forget the fun when creating this healthier take on their menu.
It’s sometimes difficult to make healthy = delicious, but Panera Bread’s chefs have certainly succeeded.
