Carnation Breakfast Essentials Ready to Drink with Fiber, Rich Milk Chocolate, 8 FL OZ Carton (Pack of 24)Rainforest AllianceRainforest AllianceRainforest AllianceRainforest Alliance

I've come to depend on these little cartons of deliciousness to fill the gaps in my nutrition caused by working 2nd shift and having the eating habits/palate of a 12-year-old. Frequently I'll have one of these after a meal, especially something spicy. They taste great and are small enough to chug down very quickly, leaving a nice mouth feel and sealing in the spicy stuff.I love that they're reasonably priced (24-pack lasts a while!), though I wish the strawberry flavor was on sale as frequently as the chocolate. I prefer the strawberry for flavor but both are quite tasty.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I don't always feel hungry these days as I age , so I keep these on hand. Much cheaper than ensure, which I can't afford, and fills my needs. It has a good supply of vitamins with fiber & 10g of protein. It's also not as thick as the others ,which is more palatable for me.

I used these daily during a period when I was dealing with dysphagia and had difficulty eating solid food. The smooth texture and decent calorie/protein content made it one of the few things I could reliably consume without issue. The rich milk chocolate flavor is pleasant and easy to drink, especially when chilled.Pros:Gentle texture, easy to swallowHigh in essential vitamins and mineralsReliable protein source (10g per carton)Gluten-free, no artificial sweetenersCons:Not very filling long-term without pairing it with something elseVerdict:This product helped me get through a tough period when nutrition was hard to manage. I continue to keep them stocked even now — they’re that reliable.

Affordable and tasty has a lot of protein and great quality

I have been a Optimum Nutrition guy for many years but switched to these for a change. Not only are they delicious, they have 100 more calories than ON Gold Standard, 10g of protein, 3g fiber, and you get a 24 pack for the price is a 12 pack of the O.N. If course there are trade-offs, O.N. has twice as much protein, but the serving is bigger, 11oz vs 8oz. And only 1g sugar vs 11 in the Carnation version. They're comparable so far as vitamin and mineral content. Still, the Value is tough to beat, and double the price is hard to justify unless you're a pro athlete.

I needed something to help with my weight (5'4" and only 108 lbs). I cannot stand those other drinks so thought I would try this one. It tastes great and helps keep me going. Gives me protein for energy and fiber as a bonus. I don't use it as a meal replacement but as an addition to help maintain weight. The protein is important for me since I am not much of a meat eater.

We love these drinks. We use the powder or these and have used for years. These just make it easier to grab and go. Taste great and even my grandbaby loves them. Definitely recommend.

I drink one of these when I first wake up so I can put off cooking breakfast for an hour...lots of vitamins and tastes great.Also great for low blood sugar events of 60 or below!!!