Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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About Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
when prepared as directed with 1 cup of skim milk
when prepared as directed with 1 cup of skim milk
25% LESS SUGAR THAN OUR ORIGINAL POWDER MIX
Contains 19 g total sugars vs 27 g in our original powder mix
13 grams protein
to support growth and help build & maintain muscle
Key Nutrients for Immune Support
100% DV of Vitamin C & 50% DV of Vitamin D
40% DV Calcium
to help build strong bones
150 Nutrient-Rich Calories
for nutritional energy
20% DV Iron
to help blood deliver oxygen to the body
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older
♦1/3 Less Calories (150 vs 220 in our original powder drink mix)
Ϯ Contains 19 g total sugars vs 27 g in our original drink.
EACH NUTRIENT-PACKED BREAKFAST DRINK MIX PROVIDES
when prepared as directed with 1 cup of skim milk
Source-USDA FoodData Central: One large egg has 6.3 g protein. One 5.3 oz cup of Greek Yogurt contains 141 mg calcium. One 8 fl oz glass of skim milk contains 2.9 mcg vitamin D. One medium orange has 70 mg vitamin C.
As much
PROTEIN
AS TWO
large eggs
As much
VITAMIN D
AS THREE
8 fl oz glasses of milk
As much
CALCIUM
AS THREE
5.3 oz cups of Greek Yogurt
As much
VITAMIN C
AS ONE
medium orange
Source-USDA FoodData Central: One large egg has 6.3 g protein. One 5.3 oz cup of Greek Yogurt contains 141 mg calcium. One 8 fl oz glass of skim milk contains 2.9 mcg vitamin D. One medium orange has 70 mg vitamin C.
Nutritional Information
Ingredients
‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN
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Reviews
Even less sugar?
From: Nic Wasi | Sep 25, 2026
I love the instant breakfast for its vitamins & minerals. I’m glad to see a lite & a high protein version. I’d love to see a version that is even more diabetic friendly with near zero sugar. Bonus if you can do it without sucrose/aspertame.
From: Staff Member | Sep 29, 2026
We value your feedback and would like to get more info about your experience. Please call us when you have some free time. We're available M-F 8AM-8PM at 1-800-289-7313.
Great Start
From: Michael_69e4de3749a9e | Apr 19, 2026
I’ve been a consumer of Carnations for many decades. Love that I get all the nutrients from this drink especially since I’ve never been a fan of breakfast first thing in the morning. Wish I could get Light Start in more flavors that I remember when I was a kid. Definitely recommend!!
Love It!
From: Gail_699508c4309a8 | Feb 18, 2026
Have been drinking Instant Breakfast since I was 13, am now 70. Grateful for Light Start. Love it and I look forward to it every morning.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Ready -to- Drink
From: Florence_69542b821043e | Dec 30, 2025
I am sorry that you did not received my first review. Here it is again: My mom got sick after drinking it. I guess it was something in the ingredients. I can not do any recommending because I do not know other people's health condition--sorry Thank you for asking for my review. I hope that you can have a nice day
From: Staff Member | Jan 16, 2026
We're sorry to hear your mom is unable to use our Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Drink. We would like a chance to gather some more information from one of you about her experience. Can you please call and speak with one of our Registered Dietitians? They are available from 8am-6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday at 1-800-289-7313.
TOO SMALL
From: Justin_694409e53dab1 | Dec 18, 2025
Good flavor but too small. Will not purchase again until offered in bigger size.
Carnation Light Start
From: michael_693c25c1d9803 | Dec 12, 2025
I drink this every morning. It would be better for me if it came in a bulk container like the other products
Variety
From: | Nov 10, 2025
I love this chocolate, but I’d like a variety box and can’t find on website. Do you make variety light start boxes?
Light start chocolate
From: | Jul 19, 2025
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?
From: Staff Member | Aug 20, 2025
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.
Light start
From: Rebecca_6868f65a344a9 | Jul 05, 2025
Thank you for updating the packaging, it is easier to open with less spillage. This has been my breakfast for decades! Love it. Miss the vanilla, though.❤️
Like the chocolate MISS THE LIGHT START VANILLA
From: | Oct 06, 2024
I like the chocolate light start alright, I use it by itself, in smoothies, etc., and it mixes up pretty well. I really miss the light start vanilla powder and wish you would bring it back!!! I also would like to see light start protein options.
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