CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ drink is a creamy, milk-based breakfast drink that provides balanced nutrition. Each serving provides 220-250 calories. This drink also provides at least 25% of the Daily Value of B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12) which help convert food to energy. Start your morning with one glass of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ Drink — with 21 essential vitamins and minerals, 25% of the daily value of protein, and 50% of the daily value of calcium per serving.

With 2 times the protein of an egg, 2 times the calcium of a 6 oz cup of yogurt and 21 essential vitamins and minerals in every prepared serving, CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ drink is not just a quick, convenient "instant breakfast", but rather it provides essential nutrition to start your day. In order to better capture the importance and need for this essential nutrition at breakfast, ESSENTIALS was added to the name to better convey the nutritional quality of the brand that has always been there!

CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ product is available in a variety of powder forms (packets and canisters) and ready-to-drink single serving bottles:

Powder
Rich Milk Chocolate
Classic French Vanilla
Classic Chocolate Malt
Dark Chocolate
Strawberry Sensation
No Sugar Added Rich Milk Chocolate
No Sugar Added Classic French Vanilla


Ready-to-Drink-Bottle
Rich Milk Chocolate
Classic French Vanilla
No Sugar Added Rich Milk Chocolate

One pre-measured packet (36 grams) of Carnation^® Breakfast Essentials^™ powder is equivalent to 6 level tablespoons, and one pre-measured packet (20 grams) of No Sugar Added Carnation^® Breakfast Essentials^™ powder is equivalent to 4 level tablespoons.

For people monitoring calorie, sugar or total carbohydrate intake, No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products provide the nutrition of a balanced breakfast with 150 calories per serving, no added sugars and 55% less total carbohydrates than the original CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products. Each serving contains at least 25% of the daily value for protein and is an excellent source of 21 essential vitamins and minerals.

No Sugar Added CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products can be used by people with diabetes to help manage their caloric and carbohydrate intake. Total carbohydrate for the powder prepared with 8 fl oz skim milk is 24 grams (or 1½ carbohydrate choices). For the Ready-To-Drink product, total carbohydrate is 16 grams (or 1 carbohydrate choice).

Nutrition experts recommend consuming between 25–38 grams of fiber a day. However most Americans consume only about 15 grams of fiber a day. . The No Sugar Added Powder varieties of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ contain 2-4 grams of fiber per serving.

CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ product is a creamy, milk-based drink providing balanced nutrition. Pregnant and breastfeeding women have increased requirements for protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamins A & C and B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12 and folic acid. . Each serving provides at least 25% of the Daily Value for these nutrients. Some varieties of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products contain artificial sweeteners including acesulfame potassium and / or sucralose. Check with your obstetrician for more information.

Some varieties of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products contain sucralose. Sucralose is a non-caloric sweetener that’s made from sugar. Like sugar, sucralose has a sweet flavor — in fact it’s much sweeter than sugar. But unlike sugar, sucralose is not recognized by the body as a carbohydrate.. Thus, it’s considered a non-caloric sweetener. For more information visit www.sucralose.org.

Chocolate flavors of CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ products contain a small amount of caffeine (<13 mg per serving). All other flavor varieties do not contain caffeine.

CARNATION^® BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS^™ product is a creamy, milk-based drink providing balanced nutrition. For children 1-3 years of age, we suggest providing half the labeled serving size (½ packet powder mixed with ½ cup of milk or ½ bottle of Ready-To-Drink). Each drink contains 21 essential vitamins and minerals including calcium and vitamin D, which are especially important during the growing years to help build strong bones. Check with your pediatrician for more information.

To avoid potential nutrient losses, we recommend these directions: Pour 8 fl oz skim milk into a microwave-safe mug. Microwave on high (100%) power for 1 minute and 45 seconds or until hot. Add contents of one envelope, stir.