Dairy Queen Milkshake Menu 2026: Prices, Flavors & Calories

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Dairy Queen’s U.S. nutrition chart lists seven classic shake flavors, including Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, and Peanut Butter. Small classic shakes range from 470 to 640 calories, while mediums range from 590 to 930 calories. At the Whitehouse, Texas, Dairy Queen, a shake or malt cost $3.79 small, $4.19 medium, or $5.99 large on the official pickup menu.

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Dairy Queen Milkshake Prices by Size

SizeShakeMalt
Small$3.79$3.79
Medium$4.19$4.19
Large$5.99$5.99

Pickup example: Dairy Queen, 419 Hwy 110 N, Whitehouse, TX. The store’s order builder showed the same prices for shakes and malts, including $4.19 for a medium Chocolate Malt. It showed three sizes, from Small to Large. At these prices, upgrading from small to medium costs 40¢, while going from medium to large costs $1.80. Official Whitehouse store and ordering link

The Whitehouse flavor selector offered Caramel, Chocolate, Hot Fudge, Strawberry, Vanilla, OREO, and Savannah Banana Split when checked. The plain Banana and Peanut Butter shakes appear in the national nutrition chart, so check your store’s flavor selector if either is your first choice.

Dairy Queen Milkshake Flavors and Calories

Classic shake flavorSmallMediumLarge
Banana470590750
Caramel550750980
Chocolate530710920
Hot Fudge550750990
Peanut Butter6409301,250
Strawberry490630800
Vanilla520660860

All figures are calories per shake as listed in Dairy Queen’s U.S. chart. For a smaller order, Banana and Strawberry are the two lowest-calorie options among these seven flavors at every size. Among the flavors verified in the Whitehouse order builder that also appear in this table, Strawberry is the lowest-calorie choice in the U.S. chart.

Chocolate vs. Hot Fudge

Choose Chocolate for a classic chocolate shake or Hot Fudge for a more dessert-like flavor. In DQ’s chart, a small Hot Fudge Shake has 20 more calories than a small Chocolate Shake. At medium, the difference is 40 calories. Caramel and Hot Fudge tie at 750 calories in medium.

OREO, Savannah Banana Split, and Maple Cookie Shakes

The Whitehouse pickup menu offered OREO and Savannah Banana Split as flavor choices. The Banana row in the calorie table applies to the plain Banana Shake. Check your store’s nutrition information for the exact OREO or Savannah Banana Split recipe before using a calorie figure.

DQ’s U.S. Treats chart separately lists a Maple Cookie Shake at 590 calories for a small and 770 for a medium. The chart gives those two sizes for this flavor. Check your local menu for current availability and price.

Dairy Queen Shakes vs. Malts

A DQ malt adds malted milk powder to the shake, giving it a toasted, malted flavor. DQ lists the extra calories by size. To compare a shake and malt of the same flavor, add the amount below to the shake calories.

SizeExtra calories when made as a maltChocolate Malt example
Small+60590
Medium+80790
Large+1101,030

The example totals combine DQ’s Chocolate Shake values with its published malt additions. Malt powder is listed with milk and wheat. Whitehouse charged the same for the two formats when checked. Compare both options in your own store’s order builder if price matters. Official Dairy Queen Treats nutrition chart

Shake vs. Blizzard

Choose a shake if you want a blended drink with your meal. Choose a Blizzard if you want a thicker, spoonable dessert with mix-ins. If you’re ordering OREO, select the product type first. An OREO shake and an OREO Blizzard are separate menu items. Browse Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors

Dairy Queen Shake Allergens

DQ lists milk and soy for all seven classic shakes in the table. It also lists peanut for the Peanut Butter Shake and marks tree nuts as a possible presence. Maple Cookie lists milk, soy, and wheat, and making a shake into a malt introduces wheat according to DQ’s chart.

If you have a food allergy, check the exact product and tell the store staff before ordering. Ask about the recipe and shared equipment, especially when a location offers local flavors or substitutions. Official Dairy Queen allergen and nutrition information

How to Check Dairy Queen Shake Prices Near You

  1. Select a store in the DQ app or use the official location finder. A Texas franchise may direct you to a separate ordering menu.
  2. Choose pickup and open the Shakes or Shakes & Malts section.
  3. Select the size and flavor, then review the item price in the order builder.
  4. If you have an offer, check its eligible size, flavor, and store before applying it.

Dairy Queen Milkshake FAQs

How much is a Dairy Queen milkshake?

The Whitehouse, Texas, pickup menu showed $3.79 for a small, $4.19 for a medium, and $5.99 for a large, before tax. Select your nearest Dairy Queen to see its price.

How many calories are in a DQ Vanilla Shake?

DQ lists 520 calories for a small, 660 for a medium, and 860 for a large Vanilla Shake in its U.S. Treats chart.

Which Dairy Queen shake has the fewest calories?

Among the seven classic flavors listed by DQ, the small Banana Shake has the fewest at 470 calories. The small Strawberry Shake is next at 490 calories.

Does Dairy Queen sell a Mini shake?

DQ’s classic U.S. shake nutrition listings and the Whitehouse pickup menu both show Small, Medium, and Large. If you want the smallest listed shake, choose Small.

Does a Dairy Queen malt cost more than a shake?

At the Whitehouse location, a shake and malt of the same size had the same pickup price. A malt adds 60 calories in small, 80 in medium, and 110 in large according to DQ’s chart.

Conclusion

Start with the flavor and size you want. A small Banana Shake has 470 calories in DQ’s U.S. chart, and Strawberry is a close choice at 490. If you prefer the toasted flavor of a malt, count the extra calories for your size. Before ordering, select your nearest Dairy Queen to confirm which flavors it serves and what they cost.