Dairy Queen Shake Flavors: Full US Lineup (2026 Guide)
Shakes are one of the oldest items on the Dairy Queen menu, and the lineup stays refreshingly simple. Every flavor below is confirmed on official Dairy Queen sources — no guesswork, no invented entries. Whether you are deciding between a classic vanilla and a peanut butter shake, wondering what sizes are offered, or trying to figure out how a shake differs from a Blizzard or a MooLatté, this guide covers it. For the broader menu, see our Dairy Queen menu hub.
Shake flavors
Dairy Queen currently lists eight shake flavors on its official US nutrition and menu pages. Each one is made the same way: DQ soft serve blended with milk and the flavor ingredient, then finished with whipped topping. Here is the full confirmed lineup.
| Flavor | Description |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Shake or Malt | The classic. DQ soft serve blended with vanilla syrup and milk, garnished with whipped topping. |
| Chocolate Shake or Malt | Soft serve blended with milk and chocolatey topping, finished with whipped topping. |
| Strawberry Shake or Malt | Ripe strawberries blended with milk and soft serve, finished with whipped topping. |
| Caramel Shake or Malt | Soft serve and milk blended with caramel syrup, finished with whipped topping. |
| Hot Fudge Shake or Malt | Soft serve and milk blended with hot fudge topping, finished with whipped topping. |
| Peanut Butter Shake or Malt | Soft serve and milk blended with peanut butter syrup, finished with whipped topping. |
| Banana Shake | Soft serve and milk blended with banana flavoring, finished with whipped topping. Listed on DQ’s official US nutrition table. |
| Maple Cookie Shake | Limited-time fall flavor. Soft serve and real milk blended with maple cookie crumble, garnished with whipped topping. |
Note: a Cherry Shake appears on Dairy Queen’s Canadian menu pages, but we have not confirmed it for US locations, so it is not included in the US table above. Availability can also vary by restaurant, since DQ locations are independently operated — when in doubt, check with your local store before making the trip.
Explore each shake flavor
Every flavor below has its own page with official calories by size, FAQs, and ordering details.
Shake sizes
| Size | Available for |
|---|---|
| Small | All flavors, including limited-time |
| Medium | All flavors, including limited-time |
| Large | Core flavors |
| Item | Rutherford, NJ 234 Park Ave | Houston, TX 14576 Wallisville Rd |
|---|---|---|
| Small shake | $6.39 | $5.39 |
| Store | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Park Ave, Rutherford NJ | $6.39 | Not published | Not published |
| 14576 Wallisville Rd, Houston TX | $5.39 | Not published | Not published |
| 9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge CA | $5.88 | $6.34 | $7.39 |
Shakes vs Blizzards vs MooLattés
DQ’s blended menu can be confusing because everything comes out of the same soft serve machine. The differences are real, though, and they come down to what goes in the cup:
Shake — a drink. Soft serve is blended with milk and a flavor syrup or topping until smooth and sipable, then crowned with whipped topping. It is meant to be sipped through a straw, not eaten with a spoon.
Blizzard — a thick, spoonable treat. Soft serve is blended with mix-ins such as cookie pieces, candy, or fruit, and served so thick that staff famously flip the cup upside down before handing it over. See the full lineup on our Dairy Queen Blizzard menu page.
MooLatté — a frozen blended coffee drink. Made with coffee, ice, and soft serve, it is DQ’s answer to the coffeehouse frozen coffee. The official US menu lists Mocha, Caramel, and Vanilla MooLatté flavors. DQ has also been expanding a related line called DQ Coffee Coolers, so the coffee side of the menu is worth watching.
In short: if it is sipable and coffee-free, it is a shake; if it needs a spoon and holds its shape upside down, it is a Blizzard; if it has coffee in it, it is a MooLatté.
Malts: how to make it a malt
Any DQ shake flavor can be ordered as a malt. “Make it a malt” means malted milk powder is blended in, giving the drink a slightly thicker body and that old-fashioned malted milk flavor. DQ’s own chocolate shake page puts it simply: if you want something a little thicker with a hint of malted milk taste, the malt is for you. The nutrition table lists the malt add-on separately, so it contributes a modest amount of extra calories on top of the base shake.
Limited-time shake flavors
Beyond the core lineup, DQ rotates seasonal and promotional shakes through its restaurants. These are confirmed on official DQ pages but are not permanent menu items:
Savannah Bananas Banana Split Shake — a partnership shake made with soft serve, fresh banana, and real milk, finished with strawberry topping, chocolatey shavings, and whipped topping. DQ promoted it through the 2026 Banana Ball season.
Fruity Pebbles Shake — the classic cereal blended into vanilla soft serve and real milk for a sweet, fruity flavor with a light crunch, topped with whipped topping.
Caramel Mocha Chip Shake — a coffee-tinged seasonal shake blending caramel, coffee, and chocolate cone coating with milk and vanilla soft serve, finished with whipped topping.
Holiday Nog Shake — a holiday-season shake with eggnog-inspired syrup blended into soft serve and milk, garnished with whipped topping and a dusting of nutmeg.
Limited-time shakes come and go with the seasons, so the best way to know what is pouring right now is the current menu on dairyqueen.com or the DQ app.
Frequently asked questions
How many shake flavors does Dairy Queen have in the US?
Eight flavors are confirmed on DQ’s official US nutrition and menu pages: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter, Banana, and the limited-time Maple Cookie Shake.
What is the difference between a DQ shake and a Blizzard?
A shake is a smooth, sipable drink made from soft serve blended with milk and flavoring. A Blizzard is a thick, spoonable treat made by blending soft serve with solid mix-ins like cookies or candy — thick enough to be served upside down.
Can any shake be made into a malt?
Yes. DQ lists every core shake flavor as “Shake or Malt” and publishes a separate “Make It A Malt” nutrition entry, confirming that malted milk powder can be added to any flavor.
What sizes do DQ shakes come in?
Small, Medium, and Large, according to the company’s official nutrition table. The limited-time Maple Cookie Shake is listed in Small and Medium.
Do DQ shakes contain real fruit?
DQ describes its strawberry shake as being blended with ripe strawberries. Other flavors are made with syrups and toppings rather than whole fruit. For exact ingredients and allergens, check the official nutrition pages linked below.
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Sources
- Dairy Queen official nutrition page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/treats/) — confirmed all eight shake flavors, Small/Medium/Large sizes, and the “Make It A Malt” add-on; nutrition data current as of September 3, 2026. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen official US sitemap (dairyqueen.com/en-us/sitemap/) — confirmed the current “Blended Beverages” lineup, including the six “Shake or Malt” flavors, the three MooLatté flavors, and the Savannah Bananas Banana Split Shake. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Vanilla Shake or Malt product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/vanilla-shake-or-malt/) — confirmed the official shake recipe: soft serve blended with syrup and milk, garnished with whipped topping. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Savannah Bananas Banana Split Shake product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/savannah-bananas-banana-split-shake/) — confirmed recipe and limited-time promotion details. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Fruity Pebbles Shake product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/fruity-pebbles-shake/) — confirmed limited-time shake recipe. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Caramel Mocha Chip Shake product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/caramel-mocha-chip-shake/) — confirmed seasonal shake recipe. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen Holiday Nog Shake product page (dairyqueen.com/en-us/menu/holiday-nog-shake/) — confirmed limited-time holiday shake recipe. Verified October 2026.
- Dairy Queen official fall treats press release (news.dairyqueen.com, September 2025) — confirmed the Maple Cookie Shake as a limited-time fall item with its official description. Verified October 2026.
- QSR Magazine (qsrmagazine.com/news/dq-joins-coffee-movement/) — confirmed via an International Dairy Queen executive statement that the MooLatté is a frozen blended coffee drink made with coffee, ice, and soft serve. Verified October 2026.