Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Protein Nutritional Shake Drink Mix Packets, Strawberry Sensation Breakfast Shake, 10 Count price history and forecast - Carnation Breakfast Essentials 00050000486502
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Protein Nutritional Shake Drink Mix Packets, Strawberry Sensation Breakfast Shake, 10 Count

Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Protein Nutritional Shake Drink Mix Packets, Strawberry Sensation Breakfast Shake, 10 Count

Brand:
Carnation Breakfast Essentials
Model Number:
00050000486502
UPC:
050000504909
EAN:
0050000504909
ASIN:
B01CQX989W
Walmart SKU:
52761537
Key Takeaway

Current pricing at $5.23 reflects recent market activity, running 0.0% below the 90-day average.

Third-Party Seller Summary

Third-Party Seller Price History Summary
Price Type Price Date
Highest Price
$16.56
Lowest Price
$11.20
Most Recent Price
$16.56
Average Price
$12.89
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Last Update

Walmart.com Summary

Walmart.com Price History Summary
Price Type Price Date
Highest Price
$5.48
Lowest Price
$4.97
Most Recent Price
$5.23
Average Price
$5.23
First Tracked
Last Update

Price Analysis

Tracking History: We have tracked Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Protein Nutritional Shake Drink Mix Packets, Strawberry Sensation Breakfast Shake, 10 Count since 9/21/2023. The most recent price update was on Jun 10, 2026.

Price Range: Over the past 90 days, the price has ranged from $4.97 (lowest on 7/23/2024) to $5.48 (highest on 3/9/2025). The average price during this period is $5.23.

Current Trend: No Walmart.com pricing data available for analysis.

Customer Insights: Rated 4.7/5 from 9876 reviews.

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Great morning and midday drink

Lisa August 31, 2025

Drink this every morning. Haven't been able to take my vitamins and minerals for the past 2 months. So I started drinking this for the last of my vitamin intake. I whip it in the blender and sometimes add couple slices of banana. YUMMO. I only wish they could lower the carbs. Is very filling also with just the right about of protein .If they could do that I'd drink it twice a day .

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It's easy fix and yummy

Sally February 5, 2026

Love this. Easy fix and taste great for breakfast or snack. I use 2% milk and its yummy. Saved a lot from buying other fancy protein drinks. No stomach problems either like fancy named protein drinks can cause. I am a senior and positive for savings and taste.

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Still Good After 50 Years

LJ December 9, 2025

This stuff has been around for more than 50 years, originally under the name "Carnation Instant Breakfast." I used to drink it as a teenager, later as a young adult before heading to work. It makes a pretty good quick breakfast if you're pressed for time, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for an ongoing daily meal. The "milk chocolate" version still has the same tasty, creamy flavor - the big difference is that it now costs about 500% more than it did when it first hit the store shelves all those decades ago.

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Easy, delicious %26 nutritious!

Sarah September 25, 2025

I got this box of carnation instant breakfast for days my life is crazy, or as a backup alternative to my protein shake if I run out of powder, etc. the taste is surprisingly very good! It's not as thick or has quite the macros my protein shake does, but it's so easy to throw a packet or two into my bag and run out the door. Silly me, I didn't know the recommendation was to mix with milk- so I used water and it was a thinner but still a great flavor! And as usual walmart delivered it next day to me for the best price. Your little ones would love this, too! So easy and delish.

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These are a staple at our house!

Martha June 28, 2026

These are my go to quick breakfast with oat milk. I love it! It's also a fun snack if you want something sweet and filling without guilt. I've been buying these for likely a year and my kids also drink them. These are one of our family's staples to always have on hand and that says a lot!

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FANTASTIC Protein Solution

TNhands April 6, 2026

Carnation instant breakfast is my answer to the many overpriced protein drinks that I've used through the years. I'm 67 years old. No nausea from strange sweeteners -just honest old-fashioned nutrition. I mix it with skim milk and the flavor is fantastic and I get a big protein payoff. It combines quickly and easily with the milk. I wholeheartedly recommend this product.

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Carnation Instant Breakfast!

Richard April 11, 2026

this tastes pretty close to the original Carnation Instant Breakfast that I grew up loving as a kid. I don't know why they ever changed the name. They didn't need to. The taste is slightly different than I remember but it's still pretty darn good. Then again, I'm old now, LOL

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Mmmm Chocolate anytime, Meal or Snack

Mildred February 2, 2026

Delicious and satisfying whether 😋 using as a meal or snack or a pick me up. the Chocolate flavor is great and the nutrients are very helpful for seniors and those of us who need a little extra nutrition to help our bodies with a extra boost. Mixes pretty easily especially if you use a whisk or a few spins in a food processor. I've drank it for years and I never tire of the flavor. Excellent quality and flavor. Highly recommend.

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Good breakfast drinks for morning or night

mickman February 21, 2026

This is a great and easy to make as a skipped meal replacement. Or great as an after workout replenishment. High protein and not sure if it is Atkins approved or if they even have caramel, mocha available. Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate are the flavors that we have tried and they are very tasty. Shelf life is also a good quality. Only recommend that you mix it good or stir it a lot. Packs are very much like protein powder to dissolve everything well enough before drinking.

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Nutritional marketing like this should be illegal.

Alecia January 18, 2026

The actual protein in the product is about 5g, not the 13g that is marked in bold letters on the front of the package. The 13g counts the protein in the milk that you are expected to mix this with. I am lactose intolerant but can sometimes have small amounts, and I am struggling with protein, so I took the chance on this mix to add protein. The problem? If you don't add it to the cow milk, you don't get the sweetener that is required for the flavor of the product, so it was just like drinking a cup of wet cement. It had no flavor and did not even mix well. I was still not upset, because at least I was getting 13g of protein -- except I wasn't. I was getting five, because I used oat milk, and they were giving themselves credit for milk that is not in the box. This is a lie made for people who struggle with budget and nutrition. You should not be able to include nutrition that is not in your product, just because you told the customer to mix it with something that would have the nutrients. This is like making a high protein meal and saying, "It's high protein if you add high protein meat to our meal!". It's fraud.

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Price History

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Third-Party Sellers prices have ranged from $11.20 (Sep 3) to $16.56 (Nov 2) over the past 90 days. Current price is 25.6% above the 90-day average of $13.19.

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