Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 28, 2016 -- As the weather warms up, Au Bon Pain, an internationally recognized leader in the fast-casual category, announces seasonal flavors and even more healthful menu choices for its guests with the release of its Late Spring Limited Time Only Menu, available April 26 – June 20. The updated menu incorporates some of the season’s most sought-after ingredients at the peak of freshness for innovative salads, sandwiches, and bakery offerings, including the all-new Chicken, Strawberry & Watermelon Salad and Power Protein Breakfast Sandwich, which is available all day. Other limited-time offerings include the Baja Steak Wrap, Blueberry Danish, Lemon White Chocolate Cookie and Turtle Lattes.
For salads, the new Chicken, Strawberry & Watermelon Salad offers nutrient-packed kale with the bright flavors of fresh watermelon, strawberry, tomato and feta cheese. On the sandwich side, the new Power Protein Breakfast Sandwich delivers 22 grams of protein and features fresh tomato, avocado, spinach, eggs, and cheddar on toasted whole grain wheat bread.
“Our new menu items offer the essential tastes of spring that take full advantage of what’s in season right now,” said Katherine See, Au Bon Pain’s executive chef. “We’ve added fresh strawberries and watermelon to our salad ingredient lineup; fresh avocados, tomatoes, and spinach to our breakfast sandwich options; and lighter lemon, strawberry, and blueberry flavors in our bakery offerings. Our commitment to innovation is a continuous effort that evolves with each menu to be sure that we are paying close attention to the needs of our customers and the trends that are moving the industry forward.”
Playing on the fresh flavors of the season, one menu item that brings everything full circle without compromising flavor is the new Baja Steak Wrap that combines marinated sirloin, fresh avocado, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, a three-cheddar blend, crispy wontons, romaine, and avocado greek yogurt dressing. In addition, Au Bon Pain is highlighting its popular Napa Chicken wrap as a featured offering throughout its Late Spring Event.
Au Bon Pain’s newest bakery offerings are infused with fresh fruit flavors that can be found in the new Strawberry CroisBun, Blueberry Danish, Lemon Drop Cupcake, and Lemon White Chocolate Cookie. Customers can also enjoy fresh strawberries in both the Strawberry Fruit Cup and Greek Vanilla Yogurt & Strawberry Parfait.
“We are always striving to reinforce our goal of providing balanced and nutritious options to our guests with each new menu launch,” said Au Bon Pain’s Chief Brand Officer Maria Feicht. “Our new Late Spring Menu taps into our guests desire to eat lighter during the warmer months while enjoying craveable, innovative twists on flavorful favorites of the spring season.”
Additionally, on May 10 from 2-5 p.m., Au Bon Pain will host Free Mudslide Cookie Day at participating cafés. To celebrate this customer favorite, guests can stop by during the event for a free Double Chocolate Mudslide Cookie made with a new and improved recipe that features dark and milk chocolate chunks and walnuts.
The Late Spring Limited Time Only Menu:
Chicken, Strawberry & Watermelon Salad - no antibiotics ever chicken, strawberries, watermelon, feta cheese, almonds, kale and romaine blend & fat-free white balsamic vinaigrette
Baja Steak Wrap - marinated sirloin, fresh avocado, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, three-cheddar blend, crispy wontons, romaine & avocado greek yogurt dressing
Power Protein Breakfast Sandwich - eggs, fresh avocado, spinach, tomatoes & cheddar on toasted whole wheat bread
Strawberry CroisBun - the famous CroisBun filled with strawberry preserves and sweet cream
Blueberry Danish - classic Danish filled with blueberry preserves
Lemon White Chocolate Cookie - lemon cookie with white chocolate chips & icing
Lemon Drop Cupcake - velvety cream cheese icing with lemon drop cream topped with white chocolate curls on a light white cupcake
Turtle Latte - espresso, caramel & toffee syrups, and chocolate sauce topped with frothed milk - available hot or iced $1.99 - M and $2.50 – L, at participating cafés.
Strawberry Fruit Cup - fresh strawberries
Greek Vanilla Yogurt & Strawberry Parfait - Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt & strawberries with honey granola
New Late Spring Featured Menu Items:
Strawberry Lemonade - Refreshing lemonade infused with the flavor of fresh strawberries
Tropical Green Iced Tea - Hand blended green teas with pineapple flavor
Chickpea & Roasted Tomato Salad Petit Plate - Chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, arugula & balsamic vinaigrette
Balsamic Chicken Petit Plate - Chicken, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, tomato bruschetta, fresh basil & balsamic glaze
For more information on the new menu or to find an Au Bon Pain café location near you, visit: http://www.aubonpain.com.
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About Au Bon Pain
Founded in 1978, Au Bon Pain (“the place of good bread”) has grown into an internationally recognized leader in the fast-casual restaurant category. The chain’s signature items—sandwiches, breads, pastries, salads, soups and coffee—are served in welcoming café environments emphasizing quick service and hospitality. Au Bon Pain offers consumers a wide array of delicious, nutritional foods that include low-sodium, low-fat, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Calorie counts are clearly posted on menus and full nutritional information is provided in each café which has helped the brand earn Health magazine’s designation as one of America’s Top 5 Healthiest Restaurant Chains over the past three years and one of America’s Healthiest Restaurant Chains by Grellin.
Au Bon Pain operates in six key trade channels including urban office buildings, hospitals, universities, transportation centers, malls and museums. Au Bon Pain currently operates in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and internationally. Additional information about Au Bon Pain, which is headquartered in Boston, may be found at http://www.aubonpain.com.
Jasmine Mitchell, People Making Good PR, +1 8572844826, [email protected]
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