COMPARE TO: PediaSure Grow & Gain Kids’ Nutritional Shake
KIDS NUTRITIONAL SHAKES FOR GROWTH: Designed to complement a balanced diet to support healthy growth and development
A FAMILY BRAND: From the makers of Kendamil, a family brand with over 60 years of expertise in early childhood nutrition
EUROPEAN WHOLE MILK: We only use the goodness of European whole milk from trusted family-run farms
NO ADDED SUGAR: Nothing but natural sweetness, with no added sugar or syrups
IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT: Bursting with 27 essential vitamins & minerals helps build strong immune systems essential for growth
HELPS BUILD MUSCLE: 9g of protein per serving packs a powerful punch, fueling muscle growth and helping to keep kids energized throughout the day
GOOD GUT BACTERIA: Prebiotics and postbiotics form a dynamic duo supporting the development of good gut bacteria and promoting a healthy immune system
HEALTHY BRAIN & EYES: Many kids don’t get enough DHA Omega-3s from their diet. KendaKids offers 32g of plant-based DHA to support brain and eye health
NATURAL FLAVORS. NOTHING ARTIFICIAL: Only delicious natural flavors and nothing artificial, so even the pickiest eaters will come back for more
NO NASTIES: That means no added sugar, palm oil, soy, artificial flavors or colors, or GMOs
LOVED BY PICKY EATERS: Whole milk combined with natural flavors from real cocoa beans gives KendaKids Creamy Chocolate a naturally creamy and delicious taste that’s picky eater-approved
GRAB. GULP. GO: Easy to pack in a lunch box, served with a balanced meal, or take on the go
DIETITIAN APPROVED: For complete, balanced nutrition with protein, carbohydrates, and fats to support growth and development
FOR ALL KIDS: Ages 3 to 13 years
Description
It’s Way More Than Just Milk
KendaKids Complete Nutrition Shakes are made with European whole milk from grass-fed cows raised on family farms. Each shake is enriched with 27 essential vitamins and minerals, delivers 9g of protein, 32g of plant-based DHA Omega-3s, and a unique blend of prebiotics and postbiotics to support immune function, muscle growth, brain development, and gut health. Good milk fats further support your kids’ growing brain, while Vitamin D helps boost calcium absorption for strong bones and teeth. And the best part? They’re free from added sugars, syrups, artificial flavors, and colors. Every sip delivers the natural goodness your child needs- and nothing they don’t.
Smooth Strawberry combines creamy whole milk with natural flavors from real strawberries for a delicious taste that even the pickiest eaters will love.
With over 60 years of expertise in early childhood nutrition and formulated with pediatric dietitians, KendaKids, a Kendamil family brand, offers complete and balanced nutrition. It’s nature’s little boost for growing kids.
Allergens & Warnings:
Consult your healthcare professional for use with children under 2 years of age. Not for children with galactosemia. Contains Milk.
Serving Size: 8 fl oz
Serving Per Container: 1
Amount 8 fl oz (237mL)
Calories: 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9grm12%
Saturated Fat 2.5grm13%
Trans Fat 0grm0%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 30grm11%
Dietary Fiber 2grm7%
Total Sugars 28grm0%
Added Sugars 0grm0%
Protein 9grm18%
Vitamin D 6mcg30%
Calcium 325mg25%
Iron 2.7mg15%
Potassium 940mg20%
Choline, total 110mg20%
Vitamin A 18020%
Vitamin C 23mg25%
Vitamin E 3mg20%
Vitamin K 24mcg20%
Thiamin 0.3mg25%
Riboflavin 0.3mg25%
Niacin 3.2mg20%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg20%
Folic Acid 47mcg20%
Folate, dietary folate equivalents 80mcg20%
Vitamin B12 0.6mcg25%
Biotin 7.5mcg25%
Pantothenic 1.3mg25%
Phosphorus 250mg20%
Iodine 30mcg20%
Magnesium 40mg10%
Zinc 2.2mg20%
Selenium 11mcg20%
Copper 0.2mg20%
Manganese 0.5mg20%
Chromium 8.8mcg25%
Molybdenum 9mcg20%
Chloride 230mg10%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 4.09 inches length x 5.54 inches width x 6.23 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.67 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest. If purchased online with SNAP EBT, this item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup. This 90-day return window is required by SNAP.
A: My baby has been taking Kendamil goat formula. Now that he is almost 2 years old, I would like to give him a shake made with goat milk. Have you guys considered making a goat milk shake?
submitted byformulas - 2 years ago
A: Hi Amazing and thanks for the question. Our Kendakids shakes are designed to provide complete nutrition for kids, which means a balance of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. This includes a thoughtful blend of fats from both whole milk and a healthy blend of oils. We include healthy oils to create a balanced fat profile that supports your child’s growth and development. If you require any further information then please reach out to our team of parents at enquiries@kendamil.com - they'll be more than happy to help!
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
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Q: How old does a kid have to be to drink this?
submitted by Gigi - 11 months ago
A: Hi Gigi and thanks for the question, happy to clarify. Kendakids Vita-Boost shakes are a delicious source of protein, good gut bacteria, DHA and have 27 essential vitamins and minerals for children up to 13 years of age.
If you’re thinking of starting your kiddo on Kendakids and he or she is younger than 2 years old, be sure to check with your doctor first. Hope this helps!
submitted byKendamil USA - 10 months ago
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Q: Hello, is it safe to give more than one a day to a toddler?
submitted by Jenn0991 - 1 year ago
A: Hi Jenn0991, thanks for the great question! Yes, it is safe to give your toddler more than one Kendakids per day. Kendakids is designed to be a nutritional supplement so it’s important to make sure it doesn’t interfere with your child’s intake of solid foods. If you’re considering Kendakids for weight gain or picky eating, talk to your pediatrician or dietitian about how many servings might be appropriate for your child’s needs.
submitted byKendamil USA - 1 year ago
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Q: Hi what is the shelf life of this product if stored at room temp?
submitted by MamaKat - 2 years ago
A: Hi MamaKat, the current shelf life from manufacture is 9 months. The Best Before Date can be found on the top of the clusterpak, and the top of each individual carton. Refrigerate once opened and consume within 48-hours of opening. Hope this helps!
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
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Q: Can kids with lactose sensitivity drink this?
submitted by Blakester997 - 2 years ago
A: Hi Blakester997, Kendakids Vita-Boost Shakes contain whole milk. This means that it also contains lactose - the natural sugar present in milk. This may trigger any lactose sensitivities your little one has. Please consult with a healthcare professional.
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
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Q: Can this be used short term in replacement of your toddler goat formula? Due to the shortages in the store right now
submitted by Uniquevro - 2 years ago
A: Hi Uniquevro, Please talk to your doctor about the use of Kendakids if your child is younger than 2 years of age. Kendakids Vita-Boost shakes are not intended for infants younger than 1 year of age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants under a year old should be breastfed or fed an iron-fortified infant formula.
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
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Q: What ages can drink your milkshakes and is whey protein safe for toddlers to be drinking?
submitted by Fe - 2 years ago
A: Hi Fe and thanks for the question, happy to clarify. Kendakids Vita-Boost shakes are a delicious source of protein, good gut bacteria, DHA and have 27 essential vitamins and minerals for children up to 13 years of age. Rest assured that they are perfectly safe for our kiddos.
If you’re thinking of starting your kiddo on Kendakids and he or she is younger than 2 years old, be sure to check with your doctor first. Hope this helps!
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: How old is it to drink? Can one-year-old babies drink it?
submitted by kaimi - 2 years ago
A: Hi Kaimi and thanks for the great question. Please talk to your doctor about the use of Kendakids if your child is younger than 2 years of age. Kendakids Vita-Boost shakes are not intended for infants younger than 1 year of age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants under a year old should be breastfed or fed an iron-fortified infant formula. If you wish to learn more about our infant and toddler formula ranges, visit us.kendamil.com
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: How does it compare to Orgain / Pediasure?
submitted by Amazing - 2 years ago
A: Hi and thanks for the great question, happy to help. We're really proud of our new Kendakids Vita-Boost shakes that are made with the goodness of European whole milk, enriched with a blend of 27 vitamins and minerals and packed with 9g of milk protein and good gut bacteria. They are also free from added sugars, syrups, maltodextrin or other nasties and are the only kids nutrition shake to cantain both pre and postbiotics. Hope this helps!
submitted byKendamil USA - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: What is in the ‘natural’ flavoring used in the Kendakids shakes?
submitted by Amazing - 2 years ago
A: Hi Amazing, we intentionally use natural flavors to create delicious and authentic taste experiences in our drinks. These flavors are derived from natural sources like cocoa beans, vanilla pods and real strawberries. The best bit? It allows us to avoid artificial flavors that are lab-synthesized rather than derived from nature and which can sometimes involve GMOs in their processing.
The nutritional shake has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its appealing flavors and nutritional benefits, particularly for picky eaters. While some children enjoyed the strawberry flavor and the wholesome ingredients, others reported issues with taste and texture. The product is seen as a convenient option for parents looking to provide essential vitamins and minerals to their kids, making it a potential staple for families with young children.
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20 August, 2026Verified purchase
Mom of 5 Approved
I’m actually shocked at all the negative reviews for this product. We’ve never had any quality issues and have purchased the strawberry flavor weekly for the past year. My 2 year old twins love the flavor and the ingredients sure beat the other brands out there!
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 9 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear your twins love our Strawberry Kendakids shakes and that they've been a favorite in your home. We truly appreciate your support.
KRN
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28 July, 2026Verified purchase
Chunky?
noticed while pouring it out of the carton from the fridge that it had white chunks throughout. opened another and same thing. not sure if mold or spoilt milk but this needs to be addressed. I should have checked reviews before purchase it seems to be a known issue. disappointing.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 8 days ago
Hi, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Kendakids Complete Nutrition Shakes should be shaken well before opening, as some natural settling can occur. For the best experience, we also recommend serving them chilled and storing them in the refrigerator before use. If, after shaking well, the product still appeared unusual, please contact our Customer Care team at enquiries@kendamil.com with the batch details so we can look into this further for you.
Shankane
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8 July, 2026Verified purchase
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my 4 year old loves these in all flavors. Best ingredients than other brands.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 2 months ago
Hi Iary, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad your 4-year-old enjoys all the Kendakids flavors. It means a lot to hear you appreciate our ingredients. Thanks for choosing Kendakids for your family!
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3 out of 5 stars
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27 June, 2026
Kids didnt like the taste.
I liked that they have more protein and less sugar than the other brand but the kids did not like the flavor at all.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 2 months ago
Thank you for your feedback — we really appreciate you sharing this. We know taste can be very personal, especially with little ones, and we’re sorry to hear it wasn’t a hit this time. If you ever want help finding an alternative, we’re always here to help.
AutumnPH
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5 June, 2026Verified purchase
"Rarely Returned" is an astonishing statement
This tastes like absolute garbage. I nearly passed away tasting it before giving it to my daughter.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 3 months ago
Hi Caitlyn, I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the taste of our strawberry Kendakids shake. We use natural flavors to create authentic taste experiences in our drinks. These flavors are derived from natural sources like cocoa beans, vanilla pods, and real strawberries. Natural flavors use distillation techniques (and sometimes fermentation processes) to intensify and extract delicious tastes from natural sources. Together these natural flavors are blended to create the notes kids love, like roasted, fruity, caramel, and honey notes. Our use of natural flavors was an intentional choice, and requires a lot of investment and research to get it ‘just right.’ It allows us to avoid artificial flavors that are lab-synthesized rather than derived from nature and which can sometimes involve GMOs in their processing.
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2 out of 5 stars
21 May, 2026Verified purchase
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My daughter had to throw them out. They were spoiled.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 3 months ago
Hi Cynthia, I am so sorry to hear you purchased expire product. All Kendamil products leave our facilities with clear expiry labels and adequate shelf-life. We are very disappointed that this retailer allowed out of date stock into circulation. Please ensure to contact them directly for a refund/replacement and to report this to the store manager. - The Kendamil Team
Cynthia
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1 out of 5 stars
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25 April, 2026Verified purchase
Disgusting
awful after tatse my kids would not drink it, the vanilla is good though
Target Team Member
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19 April, 2026Verified purchase
Expired...
The product I guess is fine, although we never really got to try it because the ones we got all had expired Jan 1 2026! I wouldn’t think I would have to check for an expiration date on products I buy from target of all places but I guess I will from now on.. so disappointing..
Sarah
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13 April, 2026Verified purchase
Do not buy
My toddler wont touch it. It is disgusting and if you try to return it Target won't accept it because some are used. How are you supposed to know if you like it or not unless you try it
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 5 months ago
Thank you for your review Kristen. We’re sorry to hear Kendakids was not a good fit for your toddler’s taste preferences. We understand how disappointing and frustrating this must be, especially when returns are not accepted once a product has been opened. We do appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we will make sure this is passed on to our team.
Kristen
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 April, 2026Verified purchase
Tastes Rancid!!!
I have been giving my 4yo the KendaKids shakes for about 2 years now. We’ve never had an issue until recently she started to refuse the strawberry flavor. I thought she was just being picky until I finally tried it and the taste was SO bitter, it had to have been rancid or expired. The expiration date was not for another 6 months, but something is definitely off with this flavor. She will only drink chocolate or vanilla now, but the number of bad reviews on this flavor worries me that the company is having quality control/food safety issues. Definitely something that needs to be investigated and the company needs to be aware of.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 5 months ago
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share this — and I’m really sorry for the worry and inconvenience it’s caused, especially after using KendaKids for so long without any issues. A bitter taste isn’t what we’d expect, and we appreciate you flagging it. Even if the best before date is months away, we’d like to investigate this properly and check whether there may be an issue with a specific batch or with storage/handling in transit. Please email us at enquiries@kendamil.com so we can look into this further.
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1 April, 2026Verified purchase
Very disappointing.
My Grandson loves these shakes, however they did not bring them out with my pickup order so I didn’t get home with them
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26 March, 2026
Alcohol tatse like
I didn’t like it I tried it myself and it taste and burns like alcohol.
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20 March, 2026Verified purchase
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Received this with a best by date of March 2025. bottom of package looks as if it was stuck to the shelf and apparently one drink had leaked. I was offered a refund if I return the package. Not sure why I should be bothered to return something that should have never been on the shelf in the first place.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 5 months ago
Hi Kelly, I am so sorry to hear you purchased expire product. All Kendamil products leave our facilities with clear expiry labels and adequate shelf-life. We are very disappointed that this retailer allowed out of date stock into circulation. Please ensure to report this this to the store manager directly. - The Kendamil Team
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4 March, 2026Verified purchase
Picky eater essential!
My daughter is a very picky eater and it’s hard to get her to eat really anything other than fruit and non-protein foods. So glad I stumbled upon these one day, because she absolutely loves them & gives me a little peace of mind knowing she’s getting vitamins & minerals as well as protein when she drinks these. She really enjoys the strawberry flavor, but the chocolate flavor is definitely her favorite!
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 6 months ago
Thank you for your lovely review. I am really pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. We look forward to further supporting you in the future.
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12 February, 2026Verified purchase
Expired!
Bought in-store on 2/8 and come to find out the product was expired on 1/1!!! My child consumed one as well. Very disappointed on quality control at Target. Check dates upon purchase!!
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 7 months ago
I am so sorry to hear you purchased expire product. All Kendamil products leave our facilities with clear expiry labels and adequate shelf-life. We are very disappointed that this retailer allowed out of date stock into circulation. Please ensure to contact them directly for a refund/replacement. - The Kendamil Team
MommaOfTwo
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1 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2026Verified purchase
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Received expired product. Expired two months ago.
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 7 months ago
Hi Nanami, All Kendamil products leave our facilities with clear expiry labels and adequate shelf-life. We are very disappointed that this retailer allowed out of date stock into circulation. Please ensure to contact them directly for a refund/replacement. - The Kendamil Team
Nanami
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1 out of 5 stars
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15 January, 2026Verified purchase
Old product sold!
Today January 14! I did pick up and They sold a product with two months of expiration!
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 8 months ago
Hi Marcela, All Kendamil products leave our facilities with clear expiry labels and adequate shelf-life. We are very disappointed that this retailer allowed out of date stock into circulation. Please ensure to contact them directly for a refund/replacement. - The Kendamil Team
Marcela
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1 out of 5 stars
9 January, 2026
Gross
My kids hated it. So I had try it myself. And I couldn’t take another sip . Very nasty
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 8 months ago
I'm sorry to hear you did not like the taste of our shakes. We intentionally use natural flavors to create authentic taste experiences in our drinks. These flavors are derived from natural sources like cocoa beans, vanilla pods and real strawberries. It allows us to avoid artificial flavors that are lab-synthesized rather than derived from nature and which can sometimes involve GMOs in their processing.
Nena86
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5 January, 2026Verified purchase
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This item was already expired it got my baby sick,it was the store’s fault for not checking expiration
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 8 months ago
Hi Dulce, Thanks for flagging this—and we’re truly sorry. An expired product should never be on shelf. Please stop using the item and report it to the Target store so they can replace/refund it under their policy and pull any other short-dated stock. If your little one is unwell, please seek medical advice. If you have not done so already please reach out to us at enquiries@kendamil.com so we can report this to Target also.
Dulce
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10 December, 2025Verified purchase
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These were expired by almost 5 months
1 reply from Kendamil USA team - 9 months ago
Hi Kayla, Our facility manufactures to the highest standard. All stock delivered to Target has a minimum 12 month shelf life. To get a refund or replacement please reach out to your Target store directly. Thank you. - The Kendamil Team.