Breakfast Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie

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First, let me answer the question you're all thinking: A chocolate milkshake for breakfast?! Yes. And it's even healthy!! I'll give you a minute to think about that and to wipe any drool off your keyboard...

This chocolate milkshake smoothie is made with Carnation Breakfast Essentials, so it's a healthy and quick breakfast option for kids, teens, and adults! Not to mention that you can whip up this milkshake in just minutes, so it makes for a great breakfast, or even as a healthy dessert. Each serving of Carnation Breakfast Essentials is packed with nutrients: 21 vitamins & minerals, 13g protein, and as much calcium as a 6 oz cup of yogurt, so you don't need to feel guilty about your breakfast tasting delicious! 

I found all the Carnation Breakfast Essentials products in the breakfast aisle in my local Kroger supermarket. Look for Carnation Breakfast Essentials offers here for money-saving Kroger coupons!

Ingredients:
(Makes one serving)
1-2 bananas, frozen and cut in pieces
1/2 cup fat free milk
1 packet or 6 level tablespoons Rich Milk Chocolate Carnation Breakfast Essentials (can substitute any flavor)

Directions:

1. Add bananas to blender or food processor, and blend until creamy.
2. Add milk and Carnation Breakfast Essentials.
3. Blend until combined and smooth.
4. Drink up!

My daughter loved this smoothie and I loved that I was giving her something healthy even though it tasted like a treat! You can also add in any other fruit variations to mix things up and suit your tastes.

Unfortunately, my husband is allergic to bananas, so he couldn't try it. I didn't want him to miss out though, so I made him a chocolate milkshake that's a whole lot healthier than one you'll get in a restaurant (but tastes just as good!)

Ingredients:

(Makes one serving)

1 cup (2-3 scoops) vanilla frozen yogurt

   OR 6-8 oz Greek vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup fat free milk

1 packet or 6 level tablespoons Rich Milk Chocolate Carnation Breakfast Essentials (can substitute any flavor)

Optional: whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc

Directions:

1. Add frozen yogurt, milk, and Carnation Breakfast Essentials to blender.
2. Blend until combined and smooth.
3. Pour into glass and drink as-is, or top with whipped cream and any other desired toppings.
4. Enjoy!!

So, yes, you CAN have a milkshake for breakfast and not feel guilty about it. Each of these recipes are easy enough that the kids can make them this summer, and you can feel good that they are having a healthy snack!

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