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Carnation Breakfast Essentials Nutritional Powder Drink Mix, Chocolate 30 ct.
4.8 out of 5 stars
stars3,327 ratings1,410 reviews
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  3. 3 stars2% (79)
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Oct 18, 2023
Michael D
5 out of 5 stars review

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Time-tested and Taste-tested, too.

I've been a fan of Carnation Breakfast Essentials (it used to be called Instant Breakfast) for around 65 years - no kidding. I'm 77 and I started using it in about 1958. It and I have been around for a long time. I used it originally as a breakfast substitute. Now I use it at night before going to bed as a night snack to cushion the maximum OTC dose of Naproxen and avoid stomach pains. The formula was changed recently and I think it's smoother and has a bit better chocolate flavor than before. I mix it with a cup of 1% milk. That makes it creamy and doesn't add a lot of liquid before bedtime. Sam's price for a box of 30 envelopes is unbeatable, and I always keep a spare box on the shelf.

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Feb 14, 2019
Ak5
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great taste

I love that my 11yr old likes the way this tastes and it provides nutritional needs for him! He’s so picky! When I realized he loved them, I ordered a few boxes!!!

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Dec 11, 2023
Happy Camper
5 out of 5 stars review

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Ordered online because it wasn't at my Sams Club

Not in stock at my Sams Club

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Nov 24, 2021
BarbM
5 out of 5 stars review

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Quick breakfast packed full of vitamins and flavor

Great value and great taste. Easy to mix into oatmilk for some extra fiber. Thickly chocolaty flavor. Love the added vitamins.

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Apr 12, 2023
Mary
5 out of 5 stars review

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A Lifesaver!

My husband was bedridden and requested this instant breakfast to give him protein and other nutrients. I only wish that you had the other flavors boxed like the chocolate. It is a good price and not easy to find in other stores. I am grateful that I was able to get it at Sam’s!

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Jul 28, 2024
Jerry Dulco
5 out of 5 stars review

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Disappointed

Due to Sam's Club greed I had to down grade my yearly membership because Sam's is going to start charging $8 for shipping for online orders of less than $50. This is not necessary because the membership fee has increased also. Many members are doing the same thing that I am doing! Not a good decision on Sams part.

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Apr 9, 2026
Palomino
5 out of 5 stars review

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Breakfast Essentials anytime of the day or night!

The chocolate flavor is perfect for my picky palate. I enjoy an 8 oz drink most mornings & evenings.

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Jan 28, 2022
Sams Dog food
5 out of 5 stars review

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Carnations instant breakfast

My mom bought this for me when I was in high school. Now i buy it for my granddaughter. Sometimes she skips breakfast and this is a healthy alternative when theres no time to eat a good breakfast or if shes just not hungry.

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Jun 30, 2024
Matt P
5 out of 5 stars review

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Please Stock This Item

This is the only item that I regularly purchase from Sam’s. It USED TO be regularly available at my location. Bottomline I absolutely will not be buying 6 at a time just to receive free shipping. If you can’t stock it, send it for free

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Aug 4, 2019
Steve
4 out of 5 stars review

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Ahhh....Vanilla!

I used to be able to buy this in vanilla flavored but my Sam's Club now only carries chocolate. I was able to buy it online but had to pay over $5 for shipping, the reason for only 4 stars. It was great to taste the vanilla again, I only wish my store would carry it.

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