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Carnation Breakfast Essentials, No Sugar Added French Vanilla, 0.705 Ounce Packets, 8 Count Box. The nutritional drink you love at breakfast , available in two easy forms: a powdered drink mix , or a shake in a bottle, in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry.
Vitamin D
Original Powder Drink Mix | Original Ready-to-Drink | |
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Protein | 13 g | 10 g |
Fiber | Less than 1 g | 3 g |
Gluten Free | No | Yes |
Suitable for Lactose Intolerance (not for individuals with galactosemia) | No | Yes |
For me this drink serves as a meal/ breakfast replacement, it contains 10g of protein, 240 calories , 21 vitamins & minerals, 41g total carbs and 4g fat , it comes on an 8 oz sealed plastic bottle.
People with diabetes should consult their health care provider to determine which nutritional products may be right for them. Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Drink and Nutritional Drink Mix can be used by people who want to manage their calorie and / or carbohydrate intake.
Add Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Drink MIx and coffee . Stir and enjoy! Variation: For Hot Mocha, pour Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Drink Mix and coffee into large, microwave-safe mug. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute or until very hot.
One packet of the Breakfast Essentials powdered drink mix contains 220 calories when prepared as directed with skim milk. It also contains 5 grams of protein and 27 grams of carbohydrates. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of those carbs (19 grams) come from sugar.
* Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate Flavor. Nutritional Information varies by flavor.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drink Mixes were designed to be mixed with 1 cup of skim milk for a nutritional drink that provides 20% or more of the daily value for protein plus 21 vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones.
I have drank carnation instant breakfast for over 20 years after it was recommended by a hospital for my grandfather. It keeps me full and helps supplement what I like to consider a fairly healthy diet. Mixed with milk or almond milk and it tastes great . It is not too sweet and has enough flavor to make it taste good .
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Rich Milk Chocolate Complete Nutritional Drink
Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
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Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
Trans Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | <5mg | 2% |
Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
Breakfast should make up 25%–30% of the average individual’s daily calorie intake, and has been shown in studies to help with losing weight and keeping pounds off. There is no single food to select to have a healthy, filling breakfast ; it’s important to try different foods and see what works.
Check for yourself and take a look at how we ranked our favorite breakfast drinks . #1: Coffee With Cream And Sugar. First place goes to a classic breakfast fave. #2: Berry Smoothie With Greens. #3: Latte. #4: Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed) #5: Tea. #6: Cranberry Juice. #7: Water With Lemon. #8: Black Coffee.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drink Mixes contain nonfat milk (which is a natural source of lactose ), and therefore are not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
Start by mixing together your Nestlé Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder with unsweetened almond milk or water . Using water alone is fine, but the bit of almond milk helps to thicken up the smoothie. My personal preference is for the almond milk which has vanilla added already.