If you're looking for the best high protein Panera orders to order for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then you've come to the right place. I scoured Panera's menu - and did a little taste testing too - and then compiled the 15 tastiest options with at least 20g of protein below.
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The Best Panera High Protein Options
So, if you thought you couldn't order anything high in protein at Panera, think again! There are actually a lot of really fantastic options to choose from. And just so you know, I've even them sorted from most amount of protein to least.
Oh, also worth mentioning, I used Panera's Nutrition Calculator to come up with all of the nutritional facts below.
Anyway, I hope this list makes ordering high protein at Panera a breeze for you!
1. Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 1040 Calories
- 30g Fat
- 121g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 73g Protein
The pound-for-pound protein king of Panera sandwiches, the Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt combines pulled smoked chicken, Black Forest Ham, country mustard, and smoked Gouda cheese on a toasted French baguette. It is by far the highest-protein sandwich at Panera, with a whopping 73 grams of protein in a whole sandwich. Even a half sandwich is going to give you 36.5 grams of protein!
2. Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 1000 Calories
- 41g Fat
- 104g Carbs
- 11g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 54g Protein
At number two is the Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil Bread. The Bravo features tender roasted turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, and gouda for a monster 54g of protein.
3. Avocado BLT on Country Rustic Bread
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 920 Calories
- 52g Fat
- 72g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 44g Protein
This sandwich is a classic BLT made even more delicious with the addition of avocado. It truly has everything you need in a protein-packed sandwich, but sometimes, I'll order it with a slice of provolone cheese to add some more protein.
4. Turkey Chili with Beans
Nutritional Info for One Bread Bowl:
- 870 Calories
- 11g Fat
- 151g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 14g Fiber
- 41g Protein
The Panera Turkey Chili is packed with multiple sources of protein from the turkey, kidney beans, chickpeas, and Edamame, all slow cooked with tomatoes and spices. A half portion is going to give you more than 20 grams of protein, but a full bowl boasts a serious 41g.
5. Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Nutritional Info for One Bread Bowl:
- 1040 Calories
- 28g Fat
- 157g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 39g Protein
This Broccoli Bowl with Mac and Cheese is high-protein comfort food at its best, with an impressive 39 grams of protein. If Mac and Cheese isn't your thing, the standard Broccoli Cheddar Soup will still give you 35g of protein and 140 fewer calories.
6. Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken
Nutritional Info for One Salad:
- 480 Calories
- 27g Fat
- 25g Carbs
- 13g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 37g Protein
If you want to lower your carb intake, the Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad packs the protein with fewer carbs. Combining tender chicken, mixed greens, bacon, grape tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and pickled red onions, it is tasty, and filling.
If you want to lower the carbs even more, order it with no dressing. If you take it to go, you can use one of these low calorie dressings.
7. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Nutritional Info for One Bread Bowl:
- 770 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 142g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 36g Protein
This is the perfect choice when you are looking for something a little lighter or when you're feeling under the weather. Panera's famous Chicken Noodle Soup has tender chicken, carrots, celery, and egg noodles in a homestyle broth. For less carbs and calories, just order a bowl of the soup without the bread.
8. Deli Turkey Sandwich
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 560 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 79g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 35g Protein
The classic deli turkey sandwich is one of my favorite options for a less involved sandwich that's much lower in calories. It's simply delicious and packs 37g of protein if you order it on Whole Grain bread or 35g of protein if you get it on Country Rustic Sourdough.
9. Greek Salad with Chicken
Nutritional Info for a Whole Salad:
- 560 Calories
- 12g Fat
- 79g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 35g Protein
The Greek salad is my favorite custom salad, featuring chicken, romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, and pepperonini tossed in Greek dressing. It's delicious, has a little bit of everything, and packs 35g of protein!
10. Sausage Egg and Cheese on Asiago Bagel
Nutritional Info for One Breakfast Sandwich:
- 820 Calories
- 51g Fat
- 57g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 33g Protein
With sausage, American cheese, scrambled eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic aioli on a freshly baked Asiago bagel, this might be the most delicious breakfast sandwich ever! At least it's one of my favorites, so I highly recommend giving it a try.
11. Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken
Nutritional Info for One Salad:
- 550 Calories
- 34g Fat
- 35g Carbs
- 21g Sugar
- 6g Fiber
- 29g Protein
Featuring mixed greens, apple chips, pecans, and juicy chicken, one whole Fuji Apple Salad provides 33 grams of protein and a whole lot of flavor. I think the salad is so good that it doesn't even need dressing, so I'll often order it with no dressing to cut back on the carbs.
12. Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken
Nutritional Info for One Salad:
- 410 Calories
- 22g Fat
- 26g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 6g Fiber
- 29g Protein
This Asian Sesame Salad has antibiotic-free chicken breast, romaine, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a light vinaigrette. It's the lowest calorie salad you can order that's still high in protein.
13. Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado on Artisan Ciabatta
Nutritional Info for Sandwich:
- 550 Calories
- 30g Fat
- 43g Carbs
- 2g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 27g Protein
This stacked sandwich is another popular breakfast menu item, featuring tender chicken breast, scrambled eggs, sweet Peppadew peppers, gouda, avocado, and chipotle aioli. It's my second favorite breakfast sandwich on the menu, and is definitely worth trying.
14. Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 630 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 105g Carbs
- 11g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 23g Protein
The Mediterranean veggies sandwich is a terrific option if you're looking for a meat-free sandwich that's still high in protein. It has sweet peppadew peppers, hummus, feta, fresh vegetables, mix greens, and tomatoes, all on a rustic tomato and basil. This is my wife's all-time favorite menu item from Panera, and I think it's pretty darn good too.
15. Avocado Egg White Spinach Bagel
Nutritional Info for One Sandwich:
- 340 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 36g Carbs
- 3g Sugar
- 6g Fiber
- 20g Protein
Finishing off this list is one of the healthiest sandwiches on Panera's menu. This healthy breakfast sandwich has an egg white, spinach, tomato, and avocado on a delicious sprouted grain bagel flat. It's lower in fat than the other breakfast sandwiches, but it still has a decent amount of protein!
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