Earlier in the summer, my MRTT mamas and I had a fun post workout lunch date at Panera. We all loved seeing how Panera has changed their menu and really upgraded their ingredients this summer. We noticed that the salad dressings no longer contain any artificial colors preservatives, sweeteners or flavors. Instead they are flavored with fresh herbs and lemon just like you might flavor your dressings at home.
I was completely starving after my swim class the other day and remembered that Panera had a call ahead Rapid Pick up. Perfect! You can order on line and pick up right on the shelf under your name. No waiting! Just the way I like it when I have the “rungries”.
I decided to try the Soba Edamame Bowl (vegetarian) and paired it with a 1/2 of the Power Kale Caesar salad. I ordered it without chicken and asked for the dressing on the side. I checked my order before leaving just to make sure and perfect just the way I ordered it.
The Soba noodle bowl was packed with spinach, cabbage & mushrooms in a miso soy broth. Paired with the Power Kale salad I had a filling, healthy lunch that I can feel good about eating. I like knowing that the ingredients are fresh and free of preservatives.
All of the menu items now have calorie counts so it’s pretty easy to match up menu items to suit anyone’s individual needs. No need to guess what might be in your food. I was happy with my meal and it was a great balance of carbs and protein. Just what I need after my swim class.
I am a big fan of their coffee so couldn’t help but get one of those as well. If you are looking for something cold, Panera now has a variety of unsweetened iced teas.
You all know I love to cook and do prefer to make my own meals, however sometimes I need to grab something on the go. I love knowing that I can order a healthy good, clean meal at Panera every once in a while and feel good about eating it. #FoodAsItShouldBe
(This post was sponsored by Panera however all opinions and appetite are my own.)
Where’s your favorite place to grab and go?
I haven’t been to Panera in ages. So funny because we used to go all the time!
They do have lots of great healthy choices now and great coffee 🙂
That’s so great…I think one opened up here recently. I might check it out in my travels!
They do have lots of healthy choices!
I’ve seen this feature but have yet to take advantage of it. I do love their Soba noodle bowls though!
It was my first time trying one and it was good!
I had that Soba noodle bowl while we were traveling this summer and it was seriously delicious!
It was really yummmy!
I love Panera too and I feel it is the best healthy choice I can make on the go! I wish we could pick up our items thru the drive thru though- it’s just so dang hot I hate having to shut the car off to walk inside. I love that power kale salad- YUM!
They do have lots of great healthy choices!
Yum, yum, yum! LOVE Panera!!! It’s one of the only healthy quick food options around where I live!
They do have lots of great options and great coffee 🙂
I’m glad to see you had a delicious lunch. I tried their kale salad – I think it was the Caesar one. It was good – went too fast or perhaps I was too greedy and ate it too quickly. LOL.
LOL then you might have to go back!
I love that soba noodle dish at Panera! I haven’t tried the kale salad yet so I might have to put that on my list for next time.
It was so good! I will be going back for more soon.
I didn’t know Panera had this option. How cool. Panera has so many great healthy options for lunch.
They do have lots of great soups and bowls.
Wish I had one of these by me!
I love Panera and I adore the changes they’ve made!!
They have really upgraded their menu
I have never been to a Panera… crossing the border soon though so maybe I will see one to try out!
ok hope you get to check it out!
I used to go to Panera all the time when I was in my old apartment (there was one around the corner). I haven’t been in a while, but this post is making me want to find one in the city!
Oh there have to be so many!
I’m a huge fan of Panera. So many healthy options, and so many different ways to customize your meal. I’m a huge fan of the Pick 2 so that I can have a sampling of two different things.
Yes me too and they are very good about making it vegetarian for me.
I love Panera. They have a lot of fresh options and I really like that I can easily find their nutrition info. I also love their cold unsweetened herbal teas – so refreshing.
I also had a great unsweetened iced tea last time I went in!
Panera Bread was my first job when I was 16, and I’m still obsessed to this day. I love that I don’t even have to go to a register to ask for my order when I do Rapid pick up – just go to the shelf!
It is a great service for sure!
Oooh! I love Panera even though I have not eaten there in a while! In the past I have always done a pick 2 with a soup/salad which made for more appropriate portions of healthy choices.
Yes definitely a good way to go! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Panera Bread ain’t too shabby I must say! Sadly the closest one to me… Aint all that close! Womp Womp!
oh too bad! I am loving those soba noodles
Panera has definitley upped their food and nutrition game. It’s a good thing. My family loves Panera 🙂
Mine too!
I LOVE Panera! It is a great and healthy fast food alternative.
They do have lots of great healthy options now.
This is great, because a few months back, I felt like Panera was getting really processed and chemically.
they have really upgraded their menu quite a bit.
That looks DELICIOUS. And convenient, and not too shabby for fast food…I’ll keep it mind!
It was really yummy!
I wish we had Panera in Canada, I love it so much! But my wallet is probably happier without it 🙂
I can’t tell you how many we times we’ve used the grab and go! It’s great with the littles.
It really is!
Very cool! I have never heard of this place, I don’t think they exist in Utah. I did a google check and guess they don’t, maybe one day:)
Wow really? I thought it was a big chain. Hope you get one near you soon. Thanks for stopping by
Seems like a very decent place.
They have lots of options for healthy choices
OMG I love Panera and these food options look divine!! Have to go today
LOL enjoy!
Yum! I love Panera Bread… and I love that it now offers grab and go options! 🙂
It’s a great option for sure!
I have heard a lot about Panera’s salad bowls but have yet to try one. I always go with you pick 2 lol. But these sound delicious! I love a good, filling salad for lunch!
They have lots of great options now for sure
I LOVE Panera. As long as you order right, it can be the perfect go-to healthy fast food meal. They have so many options, plus great options for treat days 😉
Exactly! Taking the time to look at the menu and order smartly makes a big difference.
I like to grab and go from Whole Foods Market, at their hot bar/salad bar! And Zoe’s Kitchen does a good job, too 🙂 thanks for the review!
I like the whole foods salad bar but I always come out with bags full of groceries!