| | |  | Drink Mixes | Home » » » Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials,Classic French Vanilla, 10-Count, 1.26-Ounce Packets (Pack of 3) | | | | | | | Description: | | Rich, exotic French Vanilla makes the perfect start to your day, and the perfect base for smoothies. A CARNATION® INSTANT BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS™ drink favorite for generations. | | | Features: | |
• Case of three boxes of 1.26-ounce envelopes of French vanilla flavored instant breakfast mix (30 total envelopes)
• French vanilla flavor, made with powdered nonfat milk
• Delivers twice the protein of an egg and twice the calcium of yogurt -- plus 21 vitamins and minerals
• Quick, easy, and ready to kick your morning off to a great start when mixed with a glass of milk
• Complete nutritional drink mix in convenient single-serving packets
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.4 inches | | Product Weight:
| 3.25 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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14 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Great stuff!Feb 28, 2009
By Jim
My daughter often had a Carnation Instant Breakfast (CIB) for breakfast when she was in high school, leading my wife and I to give her grief for not having a good breakfast.
Years later, when my aging father was ill and it was difficult to get him to eat as doctors said he should, a nurse recommended CIB, saying that it was a complete meal. Fortunately, my father loved it.
Since then at least two other nurses have mentioned it to me, and for the past several years I've been drinking it fairly regularly. Now, it's rare that a day goes by when I don't have CIB for one of my meals.
A major ice storm hit the rural area I live in recently, knocking out power, telephone, and even cellular service and water. Part of a tree in our front yard landed on the power line, and limbs of two tall trees fell onto our driveway, blocking our means of exit.
Fortunately we had a fresh box of CIB on hand (French Vanilla, our favorite flavor) and a gallon of milk (which we kept "refrigerated" by keeping it in a cooler outside where the temps were below freezing). After that experience I realized that having a supply of CIB plus some powdered milk and bottled water on hand was as important as having flashlights, a portable radio, batteries, candles, and matches, etc., in case of emergency.
I'm a big guy who likes to eat and who does a fair amount of physical labor, and a glass of CIB fills me up, gives me an energy boost, and keeps me satisfied till lunchtime (assuming I've had it in the morning; sometimes I have it for lunch instead).
When I travel by car to visit relatives out of state I carry a supply of CIB with me. They may offer me eggs and sausage or bacon, etc., for breakfast, but if I have my CIB and milk is available, that and a good cup of coffee are all I need. I've also gotten into the habit of carrying a thermos with a pre-mixed CIB drink in it when I go on such road trips, so that I can have that for a meal when I'm on the road instead of having a McDonald's meal. I have noticed that I stay more awake and alert throughout the 8 1/2 hour drive if I substitute a CIB for a McMeal, and don't feel a need to pull into a rest area for a nap as I usually do after eating a McMeal.
I swear by it and even though Amazon's price is only a few cents below what my local WalMart charges, getting CIB delivered to the door 3 boxes at a time is convenient and seems a good way to avoid ever getting low on it.
I like it blended with a banana too, and in hot weather blending CIB with a banana and a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes for an extra special treat.
I have apologized to my daughter for giving her a hard time about her CIB breakfasts when she was in high school. When I tell her that at least 3 nurses have raved about CIB to me, she says, "See? SEE? And you and mom gave me such a hard time, telling me it wasn't enough to have for breakfast! Grrrr!!" ;-)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Carnation instant breakfastDec 28, 2007
By Joseph Thomas
"Physician"
This is a great product. I've been drinking it almost daily for over 40 years. Carnation changed the vanilla flavor a few years ago. They received a complaint from me, and apparently many others, about it. It tasted good, like butterscotch, but I wanted vanilla. They eventually returned the vanilla to the original recipe. I use it mostly in protein shakes. But I do like the occasional frozen mug with just the powder and cold milk. Remember to put the powder in first. Always leave enough room to stir vigorously. Try really hard not to drink it all without coming up for air. It's hard to do but you can do it. In other words - savor and make it last. The energy boost is almost immediate. I don't use the sugar-free. Hence the immediate boost.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner, snackOct 31, 2007
By K. Gull
My kids will drink carnation instant breakfast anytime. They like strawberry the best. Which is hard to find in stores, so I have to order it by the case online. Good for food storage and since it's made from powdered milk, it mixes well with it too.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great Taste!Jan 20, 2011
By Terri J. Rice
"ricepaper"
Taste matters A LOT if that's all you'll be having until lunch. This tastes terrific.
A single packet, 3/4 cup of milk, and 3 ice cubes whirled in a blender or Magic Bullet and you have got yourself a tasty breakfast.
Great for on-the-go mornings.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
awesomeJan 13, 2011
By TheHollyLlama
"Holly"
I work a midshift & don't get home til late & so by then I am starving and tired and this is the perfect solution. I don't have to worry about eating a big unhealthy meal before bed but at the same time its filling. It is expensive but its worth it for me and the best flavors are chocolate malt and the vanilla ones they both taste like shakes!
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