Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix Packets Rich Milk Chocolate - 12.6oz/10ct
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Carnation Breakfast Essentials offers a convenient and nutritious option for busy mornings, featuring a rich chocolate flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Guests appreciate its easy preparation, smooth texture, and the added vitamins and protein that help keep them full. The individual packaging is a plus for on-the-go lifestyles, making it a staple for families looking to enhance their breakfast routine with a tasty and healthy drink.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 698 reviews
quality: 4.52 out of 5
taste: 4.59 out of 5
value: 4.54 out of 5
86% would recommend
30 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Product is fine. i prefer box with larger quantity but it was not available.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 December, 2025Verified purchase
carnation
good product yet does not replace slimfast
2 out of 5 stars
19 November, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Carnation Instant Breakfast Saves My Life
My father and I both use Carnation Instant Breakfast to supplement some vitamins and nutrients that we are missing in our diets and our lives would not be the same without it. Thank you Carnation!
5 out of 5 stars
14 November, 2025Verified purchase
Good product and cheaper than alternatives
Kids love it every morning gets them to eat something!
5 out of 5 stars
10 November, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Variety
I love this chocolate, but I’d like a variety box and can’t find on website. Do you make variety light start boxes?
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 October, 2025Verified purchase
Love them
I love these! They’re super easy to give to my kids in the morning when we are running late. They taste awesome and are healthy!
3 out of 5 stars
28 September, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Filling but feels odd
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Keeps me full but not the biggest fan of the taste. Has a chalky type feel to it. You do get your moneys worth though. My kids like them. I’d buy again for them.
1 reply from Carnation Breakfast Essentials® team - 4 months ago
We're sorry to hear that you were not a fan of the way the Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix tasted and would appreciate if you could give us a call at 1-800-289-7313 so we can gather some additional details. We're available M-F from 8AM-8PM ET.
5 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Delicious in coffee!
Love to add breakfast essentials to my coffee in the morning for an added boost. Delicious!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 August, 2025Verified purchase
Good with coffee!
Okay hear me out… try this in your morning coffee!
5 out of 5 stars
26 July, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Convenient
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I liked it. Not my toddler though. I like that it comes in separated bags. Less mess. Actually no mess at all. I like the way it tastes great value for the money
5 out of 5 stars
26 July, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Please Don't Discontinue
My kids love this mix, which helps fill the gaps in their diet restrictions. They do not enjoy Boost flavor, which is recommended in lue of Breakfast Essentials. This mix has been a staple in our household, and we need it for optimal health.
5 out of 5 stars
19 July, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Light start chocolate
I’m a long time consumer if your light start powder. Recently it doesn’t mix completely, seems since you changed the packaging. Why only 8 packets in a box and why is it more expensive? It has less sugar, what gives?
1 reply from Carnation Breakfast Essentials® team - 5 months ago
We’re sorry to hear that you had a bad experience when mixing the Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix and we would like to learn more. Please call us M-F 8AM-8PM at 1-800-289-7313, when you have some free time.
3 out of 5 stars
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10 July, 2025Verified purchase
Taste has changed
These used to taste good but recipe must’ve changed doesn’t taste good anymore.
1 reply from Carnation Breakfast Essentials Team team - 6 months ago
We're sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the taste of our Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drink, and we would like to get a few more details. Can you give us a ring at 1-800-289-7313? We are here M-F 8AM-8PM and look forward to speaking with you.
5 out of 5 stars
8 July, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Love Carnation
We have been drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast in our house for years. I wish you sold the classic French vanilla or strawberry in the canister since we aren't chocolate fans. We would buy it more if we could get it this way.
4 out of 5 stars
15 June, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great idea
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was kind of skeptical but the protein intake convinced me to try it out. Glad it was not too sweet. Great idea for a quick breakfast, enjoyed it with almond milk and ice.
5 out of 5 stars
20 May, 2025
originally posted on carnationbreakfastessentials.com
Delicious
I love the flavor, convenience, and the price compared to other meal replacement mixes. Those are amounts if you make it with Milk. Many of us drink milk alternatives.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 May, 2025
They’re a good extra source of protein along with your normal breakfast let’s just say they keep things moving in the right direction
They’re a good extra source of protein along with your normal breakfast let’s just say they keep things moving in the right direction
5 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great quick breakfast or added to a smoothie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is super delicious. we use it almost every day in the mornings. I love its chocolate flavor, it's perfect to take with you when you travel. I recommend it and I will continue to use it . Just like I remember as a kid! The taste is great! Not gritty and dissolves easily. Kept me full and the packaging is convenient!
5 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great taste
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is super delicious, my son and I love it, we use it almost every day in the mornings. I love its chocolate flavor, it's perfect to take with you when you travel. I recommend it and I will continue to use it. I love it.
5 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
Great quick breakfast or added to a smoothie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I remember drinking carnation instant breakfast when I was a kid, this updated version of the product I have never thought to try though and I was not disappointed! The taste is a rich chocolate, even my husband liked it and he’s not a fan of chocolate drinks. He used it in milk and I used it in almond milk and it tasted great. It recommends 8 oz, but it is a little thick that way so if it’s too thick you can add it to a larger amount of liquid. It does take a lot of stirring to mix in, I recommend a whisk or small blender to get it mixed together better. I have also branched out and tried the vanilla and strawberry flavors now and they are great in my smoothies I make with frozen berries! I am on a gluten free diet and have not had any issues drinking this. While it is gluten free there are cross contamination risks for this so obviously be cautious if you have more specific limitations. But for me this is a great option when I need some extra calories.