Dairy Queen Banana Shake: Calories, Sizes & Details
The Banana Shake is Dairy Queen’s fruit-flavored classic in its blended beverage lineup. It is made by blending bananas with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve, then finishing the cup with whipped topping. DQ’s menu copy describes it simply: bananas blended with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve into a classic DQ shake, garnished with whipped topping.
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This is also the lightest option in the core shake lineup — it has the lowest calorie count of any core flavor in every size. 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 | 470 cal |
| Medium | 590 cal |
| Large | 750 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. Bananas are blended with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve until smooth, and the drink is garnished with whipped topping. One naming detail worth knowing: the official US nutrition table lists this flavor as “Banana Shake” rather than “Shake or Malt,” so it is the one core flavor without an explicit malt listing — though the table does publish a separate “Make It A Malt” add-on for shakes generally.
What it tastes like
Expect a mild, creamy banana flavor rather than an intense one — the fruit note comes through clearly but stays in the background of the soft serve base. The texture is smooth and thick, typical of a hand-blended DQ shake, and it is served with the standard whipped topping garnish.
Sizes and allergens
The shake comes in three sizes: Small at 470 cal, Medium at 590 cal, and Large at 750 cal. Those numbers make it the lowest-calorie core shake on DQ’s official table in every size — for comparison, a Small Hot Fudge Shake has 550 cal and a Small Peanut Butter Shake has 640 cal.
On allergens, DQ’s table flags milk and soy for this flavor. Ingredients and preparation can vary by restaurant, so check the Dairy Queen nutrition page or ask at your local store if you have dietary restrictions. 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 Banana Shake?
A Small has 470 cal, a Medium has 590 cal, and a Large has 750 cal, according to Dairy Queen’s official nutrition table, current as of September 3, 2026.
Is it the lowest-calorie shake on the menu?
Among the core flavors on DQ’s official nutrition table, yes — in every size. The next-lightest Small is the Strawberry Shake at 490 cal.
Can I order it as a malt?
The official nutrition table lists this flavor as “Banana Shake” rather than “Shake or Malt,” but it also publishes a separate “Make It A Malt” add-on line for shakes. Whether your local store will make a banana malt is best confirmed at the counter.
Is it made with real bananas?
Dairy Queen’s own menu description says bananas are blended with milk and creamy vanilla soft serve. For exact ingredient details beyond that, check the official allergen and nutrition table linked below.
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Sources
- Dairy Queen official Treat Allergen & Nutrition Facts (dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/treats/) — confirmed calories (Small 470 cal, Medium 590 cal, Large 750 cal), the “Banana Shake” naming, the “Make It A Malt” add-on figures, and the milk/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 (“Bananas blended with milk and creamy DQ vanilla soft serve into a classic DQ shake garnished with whipped topping”). Verified October 2026.