Dairy Queen Peanut Butter Shake: Calories, Sizes & Details
The Peanut Butter Shake is Dairy Queen’s nut-flavored entry in its blended beverage lineup. It is made by blending peanut butter with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve, then finishing the cup with whipped topping. DQ’s menu copy describes it as a classic shake built on that peanut butter, milk, and soft serve combination.
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One thing to know up front: this is the highest-calorie flavor in DQ’s core shake lineup in every size, so it is worth checking the numbers if you track intake. All figures below come from Dairy Queen’s official Treat Allergen & Nutrition Facts table, current as of September 3, 2026. For the full flavor lineup, see our Dairy Queen shake flavors guide.
At a glance
| Size | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small | 640 cal |
| Medium | 930 cal |
| Large | 1250 cal |
Calorie figures are from Dairy Queen’s official Treat Allergen & Nutrition Facts table, current as of September 3, 2026.
What is in it
The build follows DQ’s standard shake formula: peanut butter is blended with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve into a smooth drink, garnished with whipped topping. The official menu listing names it the “Peanut Butter Shake or Malt,” which means a malt version with malted milk powder is also an option.
What it tastes like
Expect a rich, nutty drink with a noticeably thick body — the peanut butter makes this one of the denser shakes on the menu. It drinks like a classic peanut butter dessert in liquid form, with the whipped topping softening the intensity of the base. As with all DQ shakes, it is sipable through a straw.
Sizes, malt option, and allergens
The shake comes in three sizes: Small at 640 cal, Medium at 930 cal, and Large at 1250 cal. Asking for it as a malt adds the standard malt surcharge shown on DQ’s nutrition table: 60 cal for a Small, 80 cal for a Medium, and 110 cal for a Large.
The allergen note matters more here than with most flavors. DQ’s allergen table flags milk, peanut, and soy for this shake, so it is not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy. Preparation happens in stores that also handle peanut products, so check the Dairy Queen nutrition page or ask your local restaurant directly. DQ does not publish shake prices centrally — they vary by independently operated location — and you can use the calorie calculator to see how this flavor fits a full order.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Dairy Queen Peanut Butter Shake?
A Small has 640 cal, a Medium has 930 cal, and a Large has 1250 cal, according to Dairy Queen’s official nutrition table, current as of September 3, 2026.
Does it contain peanuts?
Yes. Dairy Queen’s allergen table flags peanut for this flavor, along with milk and soy. It is not a safe choice for anyone with a peanut allergy.
Can I order it as a malt?
Yes. The official menu listing is the “Peanut Butter Shake or Malt,” and the nutrition table publishes a separate “Make It A Malt” line showing the added calories for each size.
Is it the highest-calorie shake on the menu?
Among the core flavors on DQ’s official nutrition table, yes — in every size. The Large at 1250 cal tops the next-highest (the Hot Fudge Shake at 990 cal for a Large). If you want something lighter, the Banana Shake is the lowest-calorie core flavor.
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Sources
- Dairy Queen official Treat Allergen & Nutrition Facts (dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/treats/) — confirmed calories (Small 640 cal, Medium 930 cal, Large 1250 cal), the “Make It A Malt” add-on figures, and the milk/peanut/soy allergen flags; nutrition current as of September 3, 2026. Verified October 2026.
- DQ menu listing via SinglePlatform (places.singleplatform.com/dairy-queen-1489/menu) — confirmed the recipe description (“Peanut Butter blended with milk and creamy DQ vanilla soft serve into a classic DQ shake garnished with whipped topping”) and the “Peanut Butter Shake or Malt” naming. Verified October 2026.