Boost Breeze is a clear, fruit-flavored nutritional drink made by Nestlé that provides 250 calories and 9 grams of protein per 8-ounce serving. Unlike the milky, creamy texture of standard Boost or Ensure drinks, Breeze has a juice-like consistency, which makes it one of the few nutritional supplements that qualifies as a clear liquid in medical settings.
What Makes It Different From Regular Boost
Most oral nutritional supplements are milk-based, with a thick, opaque texture. Boost Breeze skips the milk entirely. It’s a transparent, lighter drink that tastes more like fruit juice than a protein shake. This distinction matters for two reasons: people who dislike or can’t stomach creamy supplements have an alternative, and the clear formulation fits into clinical diets where milky drinks are not allowed.
Each 8-ounce carton delivers 250 calories, 9 grams of protein, and 54 grams of carbohydrate. The calorie-to-protein ratio leans heavily toward carbohydrates, so it’s designed more for maintaining overall calorie intake than for high-protein needs. Standard Boost Original, by comparison, contains 10 grams of protein in a similar serving size but with a more balanced fat and carbohydrate profile. Breeze trades that balance for its clear, light texture.
Who It’s Designed For
Boost Breeze shows up most often in hospital and clinical nutrition plans. It’s listed as an acceptable clear liquid for bowel prep before procedures like colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies, for reintroducing food after a period of no oral intake, and for patients dealing with nausea, vomiting, or abdominal distention where easily absorbed liquids are preferred.
Cancer centers specifically recommend it for patients recovering from stomach or esophageal surgery. The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center includes Boost Breeze in its Phase 1 clear liquid diet for post-gastrectomy and post-esophagectomy patients, noting it as a “better tolerated” option during early recovery. For anyone who cannot handle milk-based supplements due to nausea, taste fatigue, or digestive sensitivity, Breeze serves as a practical alternative that still delivers meaningful calories.
Outside of clinical settings, some people simply prefer the lighter taste. Older adults who find creamy shakes too heavy or filling sometimes use Breeze as a way to get supplemental nutrition without feeling weighed down.
Nutrition at a Glance
- Serving size: 237 mL (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 9 g
- Total carbohydrate: 54 g
The high carbohydrate content is worth noting. At 54 grams per serving, most of those calories come from sugars, which makes sense for a juice-style drink but is something to be aware of if you’re managing blood sugar. This is not a low-sugar product, and people with diabetes should factor it into their carbohydrate tracking.
How to Store It
Unopened cartons have a shelf life of 12 to 18 months depending on the production batch, with a “use by” date printed on the label. Refrigeration before opening is not required, though most people prefer it chilled. Serving it cold enhances the fruit flavor and makes it more refreshing, especially for people whose appetites are already suppressed.
Where to Find It
Boost Breeze is available through medical supply channels, hospital nutrition departments, and online retailers. It’s less commonly stocked on regular grocery store shelves compared to Boost Original or Boost High Protein, so you may need to order it directly. It comes in fruit flavors like orange, peach, and wild berry, though flavor availability can vary by retailer and region.
If your doctor or dietitian has recommended a clear nutritional supplement, Boost Breeze and Ensure Clear are the two most widely used options in that category. The choice between them often comes down to flavor preference and whichever is easier to source.