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People who eat breakfast have a better nutrient intake and a higher overall diet quality
1 in 5 people get more than 30% of their daily energy intake and up to 25% of their daily nutrients from breakfast.1
Failing to get enough calories, protein, vitamins, and other key nutrients can slow growth.
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1 Sebastian RS, et al. Breakfast Consumption by U.S. Adults: What We Eat in America, NHANES 2017 - March 2020. 2024 Apr. In: FSRG Dietary Data Briefs. Beltsville (MD): USDA; 2010-. Dietary Data Brief No. 59.
Essential nutrition for the whole family
At Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, we believe everyone deserves a nutritious start to the day. That’s why we offer filling, delicious and nutrient-packed breakfast drinks your entire family can enjoy on the go. No matter how hectic life gets, we’re here to help you fuel up and take on the world—one day at a time!
We Promise...
…to help you start the morning with confidence! Getting everyone out the door on time is no easy feat, but we’re happy to take one thing off your plate: a nutrient-packed, delicious breakfast drink for the whole family.
Each Carnation Breakfast Essentials® drink is packed with essential nutrients, from protein to help build and maintain muscle to Vitamins C and D for everyday immune support. Our quick and easy breakfast drinks contain no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners*, so you’ll feel great about adding them to your family’s morning routine!
- Nutrient Packed
- Delicious, Kid-Approved Flavors
- Always Quick & Easy
*Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Drinks do not contain artificial flavors or colors, but do contain artificial sweeteners
Why Families Love
Carnation Breakfast Essentials®
Read what some of our happy customers have to say
Perfect on-the-go breakfast!
My son loves these […] it is a great way to give him some protein to start his day. Delicious chocolate flavor.
My kids love the taste of this shake!
They can be picky eaters […] and this drink really helps fill in the nutritional gaps from their picky diets. And I don't have to fight with them to drink it!
I loved the creaminess!
It was both flavorful and nutritious. It was great for on the go. As a mom who’s always on the go it was the quick fix for skipping breakfast.