The ground rules for surviving keto at Panera are few, but they're important!
Things to Avoid:
- Breads, rolls, cookies and pastries.
- Soups
- Chips
- Pickled onions
- Dressings and any toppings you're unsure about
It's best to stick with salads and sandwiches (sans bread).
Keto Friendly Panera Breakfast Options:
Low-Carb Panera Sauce Options:
As far as Panera Sandwiches go, here's how you're going to order:
Steak & Baby Arugula Sandwich:No Bread. On a bed of lettuce.
- Have them leave off the pickled onions, cream cheese spread, mustard horseradish
Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT:No Bread. On a bed of Lettuce.
Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich:No Bread. No Signature Sauce. On a bed of Lettuce.
- You can replace the Signature Sauce with one of the sauces listed above
Ham & Swiss Sandwich:No Bread. On a bed of Lettuce.
Steak & White Cheddar Panini:No Bread. On a bed of Lettuce.
Frontega Chicken Panini:No Bread. On a bed of Lettuce.
Panera also has a few great salad options. For these, you'll want to nix the dressing and pickled onions as well as the croutons.
Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken
Caesar Salad (with or without grilled chicken)
If you want a salad that doesn't require any modifications look no further:
Low-Carb Panera Dressings: