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Confession: For the last three years I have had nothing to eat for breakfast but Carnation Breakfast Essentials.
Or, as we affectionately call it around here, "Instant B."
As in, "Is there any more Instant B left?"
"Will you make me an Instant B?"
"Did you have an Instant B this morning?"
We're pretty much addicted. (Random fact: When we went to Hawaii a year ago our hotel had a mini fridge. We put milk in it, bought ourselves a package of Instant Breakfast, and boom, we were set for breakfast for the week.)
Greg converted me to Instant Breakfast (which I didn't know until I did this post is officially known as Carnation Breakfast Essentials. Before I married him, I had whatever random crap I could find for breakfast. An old apple. A frozen waffle. A left over diet coke and half a piece of bread. You see, I have to be to work at the disgusting hour of 7 am every morning. I sleep until 6:30. That means I have exactly 15 minutes to get ready in the morning and exactly 15 minutes to drive to work. It doesn't leave much time for me to sit down and enjoy a nice breakfast. (My motto has always been that in order of morning importance, sleep always trumps food.) That's why in college and my first year of teaching, it was whatever food was easy to grab with me and run.
Now, I've fully converted to Carnation Breakfast Essentials. It is easy and convenient AND I'm still getting the nutrients and vitamins that I need for the morning. I drink my Insta B in the morning and I don't have to worry or think about food for another four hours. It has gotten me through many a first period class, I tell you that, and it is MUCH healthier for me than a bowl of sugary cereal or a diet coke, my old go to.
When I am in a dead rush, my Instant B breakfast consists of me pouring milk in a cup and adding the powder. Usually, I just throw the little package in my purse and dart off the door with a cup of milk in hand. (I have sat in the back of many faculty meetings, stirring up my little cup of instant breakfast.) Even when this is all I can do, it's still delicious and filling. It doesn't have the weird after taste that a lot of protein shakes do. It seriously tastes just like chocolate milk. (Also, I LOVE the strawberry variety. Less stores carry it and it's harder to find, but when you do see it on the shelves, snatch up a couple of boxes. It is heavenly!)
When I have three extra minutes, I like to make an instant breakfast smoothie. It is almost just as easy, but offers a little more substance. My go to smoothie is easy as can be and gives me a little extra protein and fruit for the morning. You want me to show you how to make it? Alright, fine, you talked me in to it. I'm warning you though, I'm a gourmet chef, and this recipe is really complicated...
Ingredients= Milk + ice + banana + peanut butter + instant breakfast. It is alarmingly easy. I promise you, when it comes to food in the morning, I don't do anything the hard way.
I use a nice, fat spoonful of peanut butter and about half a glass of milk. (I know, I know, my measuring abilities are insane!) To make it thicker and colder, I like to use a frozen banana, but if I haven't been quite on the ball enough to freeze bananas ahead of time. it's just as good to use a fresh banana. (Also, I've made the mistake of putting a whole banana in before and then the banana just takes over the whole dang smoothie. Stick to half a banana if you know what's good for you.)
Ta da!
Don't be deceived. I never relax and enjoy my breakfast like this. It's always in the car, at a faculty meeting, or in my classroom before first period starts. But this is how it looks on Saturday morning, at least!
If you want more recipes for your Carnation Breakfast Essentials, click here. So many great recipes to make breakfast that much easier.
Oh, and right now you can get $1 off with this coupon at Walmart. (Also, I have bought this product at every grocery store imaginable, and I can promise you, it's cheapest at Walmart. Take it from me!)
And don't forget to like Carnation Breakfast Essentials on facebook. Boo yah!
I typically do instant oatmeal or a slimfast. They are super fast, easy, and nutritious.
ReplyDeleteI looooove PB and Banana smoothies!
ReplyDeleteThrough a shot of espresso in that smoothie and it sounds like the perfect morning wake-up call!
ReplyDeletePS - I tagged you in today's post, in case you'd like to play along. :) http://blog.stephaniecourt.com/2014/05/eleven-questions.html
Better make that "throw" ...
DeleteI actually used to drink these ALL THE TIME. I wonder why I stopped...
ReplyDeleteYou and Caroline apparently. She lives off this stuff
ReplyDeleteThis is my go to breakfast item too! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's referred to as chocolate morning milk here. Love that stuff.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this but that might be because we don't have it here down under, but it sounds like something I would like
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this post I decided to try this Carnation breakfast masterpiece. Oh my goodness! I was not disappointed! This is now my go-to breakfast and it keeps me SO full! Thank you so much for this post! :)
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