I’m a huge fan of Panera Bread. In the past month, I have eaten Panera four times, and it’s not even the middle of July. Usually when I go, I end up buying one of their salads or sandwiches, but something at the bakery really caught my attention. The Panera Bread Bakery was filled with an assortment of new pastries and goodies from mini pies to new cookies, and even improved old time favorites like the cinnamon roll.
While I haven’t had the chance to try all of the new bakery options, I was able to snap a picture of them to show you the new baked goods. Warning: You might end up spending a lot of money on these delicious eats after reading this article.
1. Almond Chocolate Cake
Price: $2.99
There’s something about mini food that’s always exciting, such as Panera’s new Almond Chocolate Cake. The base is a rich chocolate cake, garnished with an almond-milk based chocolate ganache and a fine sprinkling of sweet powdered sugar. It’s an easy on the go item, so you won’t have to worry about needing a fork.
2. Almond Croissant
Price: $2.99
In case you weren’t sure how to pronounce croissant like a Frenchman, we’ve got you covered for the next time you walk into Panera. Now you can feel a bit more fancy when ordering this scrumptious Almond Croissant. Flaky, buttery dough stuffed with an almond filling then topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar is sure to put a hop in your step in the morning.
3. Blackberry Jam Mini Pie
Price: $1.49 each or $3.99 for 4-pack
If you love pie, you need to give these blackberry jam mini pies a try. They are made of two sweet cookies stuffed with a tart blackberry jam, adding an burst of flavor when bitten into. They might look simple, but it’s the flavor that really matters in the end.
4. Blueberry Scone
Price: $2.99
The Blueberry Scone may sound familiar but the look of this pastry has changed. This circular scone is flaky and overfilled with fresh blueberries. Not only is the pastry tasty, it’s filled with nutritious fruit to start your morning. Now that’s a win-win.
5. Brownie
Price: $2.79
Similarly to the Blueberry Scone, the chocolate brownie is not a new addition to the bakery, but the bakers at Panera have come up with a new tasty recipe. I have to say these brownies look a lot more tempting, maybe it’s because of the powdered sugar that’s dusted over them.
6. Campfire S’mores Bar
Price: $2.59
Just in time for summer camping trips, these new Campfire S’mores Bars will remind you of campfires and hiking trips (without the bug bites). This bar has a graham cracker crust that’s topped with creamy milk chocolate and toasted marshmallows. One bite and you’ll be begging for s’more.
7. Cheese Brittany
Price: $2.99
Brittanies are more commonly known as kouign-amann. They are native to Brittany, France and are traditionally layered with butter and sugar to add flavor and richness to the dough. Panera’s Cheese Brittanies have a flaky and buttery dough, similar to a croissant, and are filled with rich cream cheese. They are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea at any time of the day.
8. Cherry Brittany
Price: $2.99
Not in the mood for plain cheese but still want to try a Brittany? No problem, there is also a cherry option. The Cherry Brittany uses the same pastry as the cheese one but is topped off with tart cherries, in addition to a cream cheese filling.
9. Cocoa & Crème Cookie
Price: $1.99 each or $5.19 for 4-pack
One cookie is great, but two cookies are even better, it’s simple math. The new Cocoa & Crème Cookie is a sandwich of two crisp chocolate cookies with a layer of vanilla creme filling in between them. They are perfectly bite size and a fancier version of Oreos.
10. Chocolate Croissant
Price: $2.99
Yes, there is another croissant option for those who are craving some chocolate in the morning. These improved croissants have a decadent chocolate-flavored cheese filling that runs throughout the pastry and are decorated with a chocolate drizzle on top.
11. Vanilla Cinnamon Roll
Price: $2.99
The second I laid eyes on these Cinnamon Rolls, I couldn’t help but to start drooling. While the old ones looked OK, these look fantastic. These little, or should I say huge, buns are made of a sweet, fluffy dough with a spiced cinnamon-sugar filling and finally topped out with a thick layer of vanilla icing.
There are already so many options to choose from at Panera and now ,due to these new additions, there are even more. I already know that next time I go to Panera, the first thing I’m ordering is the Campfire S’mores Bar. Hurry to a Panera Bread near you and get your hands on these new eats or order them online with Panera’s new delivery.