Panera Bread
Panera has solid options. The salads and soups are the right call here.
Badge guide
High ProteinHigh Fiber= GLP-1 gold standard30g+ protein — the #1 priority on GLP-1. Protects muscle while you lose weight.
5g+ fiber — keeps digestion moving, which slows down on GLP-1.
Smaller portions for when you have no appetite. Every bite counts.
What to Order
Green Goddess Cobb — Chicken
Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken → dressing on the side
Choose an apple for your side. Fat is on the higher side from the avocado and bacon but the protein is strong at 38g.
You Pick Two: Green Goddess Cobb Half + Turkey Chili Cup
You Pick Two → Half Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken + Turkey Chili cup → dressing on the side
The You Pick Two combo is the right portion size.
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad → dressing on the side
The sesame ginger dressing is worth using in full here. It is lower calorie than most creamy dressings.
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad — Chicken
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken → dressing on the side
Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains
Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains → dressing on the side
Rice and farro account for most of the carbs. Eat the greens and chicken first, then decide on the grain base.
Half Turkey Sandwich on Whole Grain + Cup of Soup
You Pick Two → Half Turkey Sandwich on Whole Grain (mustard only) + Cup of Chicken Noodle or Turkey Chili
Order the half-sandwich as part of the You Pick Two combo.
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli Bowl
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli Bowl as-is
High protein and high fiber but also high carbs from the rice. Good choice when your appetite is closer to normal. Eat until full, focus on the chicken and broccoli before eating the rice.
Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad (half)
Half Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad → dressing on the side
Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad
Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad → dressing on the side
Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains
Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains → dressing on the side
Steel Cut Oatmeal — Strawberries & Pecans
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans
Low Appetite
Smaller portions for when you can barely eat. Every bite counts.
Turkey Chili (cup)
Turkey Chili, cup size
One of the better soup options at Panera. Warm, filling, and the fiber and protein combination keeps you satisfied longer than most soups would.
Turkey Chili (Bowl)
Turkey Chili, bowl size
14 grams of fiber in one serving is hard to find anywhere. Good on its own or paired with the half Green Goddess Cobb.
Chicken Noodle Soup (cup)
Chicken Noodle Soup, cup size
Low protein but very easy to eat. Good for days when your appetite is low or your stomach is sensitive.
Green Goddess Cobb — Chicken (half)
Half Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken → dressing on the side
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad — Chicken (half)
Half Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken → dressing on the side
Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains (half)
Half Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains → dressing on the side
Black Bean Soup (cup)
Black Bean Soup, cup size
Black Bean Soup (bowl)
Black Bean Soup, bowl size
8 grams of fiber in one bowl. Pairs well with a half salad if you want more protein.
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (bowl)
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup, bowl size
Steel Cut Oatmeal — Almonds, Quinoa & Honey
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Almonds, Quinoa & Honey
Greek Salad with Chicken (half)
Half Greek Salad with Chicken → dressing on the side
Tips
New to GLP-1?
In your first few months, a cup of chicken noodle soup and a half turkey sandwich or simple salad is the right call. Turkey chili is a solid upgrade once you want more fiber.