CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® LIGHT START®* NUTRITIONAL DRINK
CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® LIGHT START®* NUTRITIONAL DRINK
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About CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® LIGHT START®* NUTRITIONAL DRINK
per 8 fl oz serving
per 8 fl oz serving
70% LESS SUGAR THAN OUR ORIGINAL DRINK
Contains 3g total sugars vs 11g in our original drink
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
25% 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
Gluten Free
Suitable for Lactose Intolerance, Not for individuals with galactosemia
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older.
*1/3 Less Calories (150 vs 240 in our original drink)
EACH NUTRIENT-PACKED BREAKFAST DRINK PROVIDES
per 8 fl oz serving
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 TWO
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
Reviews
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
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.❤️
Protein shakes
From: Julia_6510436abe6a0 | Sep 24, 2023
Wish u had the suger free with protein about to have a gastric bypass n won't be able to by ur products anymore do to the suger in them
CBE light start
From: Bobbi | May 05, 2023
As a kid growing up carnation instant breakfast was a favorite As an adult the diabetes I had to reduce the sugar somewhere
Carnation Instant Breakfast Light Start chocolate
From: Rob_64550fd8d4ea3 | May 05, 2023
I have been drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast since it came out in the '60's! I am glad I can still order it over the phone because I can't find the powder in the packets in the store anymore.
Ready to Drink
From: Pmccormack | Mar 11, 2023
Did not like the Ready to Drink the powder is the best or that's what I like I order me some powder and it's good thank you.
the drink itself is awesome,
From: 4 PapPap | Mar 09, 2023
the drink it self is awesome five star, however the price from the company is high, i can actually buy the product cheaper from super market than from the company that makes it, that to me is not right ! if i’m buying as much as i do the price should be cheaper from you than anyone else, my dad eats and drinks nothing else! the carnation breakfast drink is the only thing he can drink,
Love the strawberry and eggnog♥️♥️
From: Neri_63d5808cbbbc6 | Jan 28, 2023
Delicious vnitricious Devine been drinking for breakfast and or break time since 1963? Also loved eggnog. People love eggnog in general. Please bring it back
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