But while a chocolate beverage may sound delicious when you first wake up, it isn't clear that Carnation is a healthy choice. Carnation breakfast drinks have been around for decades. According to their website, the rebranding to Breakfast Essentials reflects the “nutritional quality” of the product.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials can be used as supplements to a balanced diet. They are not meant as meal replacements. The drinks come in versions with added probiotics, extra protein, and low sugar.

We have made the decision to discontinue the Carnation Breakfast Essentials portfolio, to allow for greater focus on the brands we know can deliver consumer value moving forward.

Carnation Breakfast Bars There was also a Change.org petition started in 2013 to bring back the bars, but it received only about 300 supporters. Neither effort has been enough to bring back the '80s favorite. A different version, Carnation Breakfast Essentials Nutrition Bars, is available on Amazon and in stores.

Are Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Family of Products appropriate for kids, teens and adults? Our family of products help meet the nutritional needs of not only kids and teens but adults as well.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Original products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

ages 4 years and older Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Original products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

The Original, Licensed Flavors, and Light Start® products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults The High Protein products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

Nestlé acquired the Carnation Company in 1984. In 2003 we brought all our milk products under one brand – Carnation. Since then, we've added our ready-made Caramel, Vegan Condensed Milk Alternative and Drizzles to the range you all know and love.

Since its founding in 1908, Carnation Farms has gone through a few transitions. The Stuart family sold the company and the farm to Nestle in January of 1985. Nestle ran the farm until 2008 when a non-profit bought it.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Original products are nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® is a quick and easy nutritional breakfast drink that delivers a delicious, kid-approved taste. To help kids have a great start to their day, each Carnation Breakfast Essentials® drink is packed with essential nutrients to help nourish their bodies.