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Fudge turns a 538-calorie banana shake into a 772-calorie one. The Cookout Banana Fudge milkshake, 33.5 oz and typically $3.99, pairs mashed banana with fudge in vanilla, and the carbs land third highest on the menu at 130 grams. Reviewers disagree over which flavor wins the fight.
Does the fudge swallow the banana?
Mashed thinks so. It ranked Banana Fudge 29th and said the fudge clouds much of the banana flavor, and that the imbalance makes it an option to pass. The Daily Meal found the opposite: it ranked it 19th of 41 and said the strong banana flavor is balanced by chocolate in a harmonious pairing, with small banana lumps that may need extra blending.
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| The Daily Meal | 19th of 41; chocolate balances the strong banana, ask for extra blending |
| The Talon (2018) | 28th of 43 |
| Mashed | 29th; fudge clouds much of the banana flavor |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 12.5 of 17; a lovely offering that combines the best of a chocolate shake and a banana shake |
| TikTok reviewers | 6.2 out of 10 (enjoyable, not worth rushing back) and 4 out of 5 (sweet and creamy) |
What does fudge add to a banana shake?
234 calories. Compared with the Fresh Banana shake, Banana Fudge is heavier in every column.
| Measure | Fresh Banana | Banana Fudge | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 538 | 772 | +234 |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 16 g | +7 g |
| Carbs | 89 g | 130 g | +41 g |
| Sugar | 80 g | 111 g | +31 g |
| Size | 30.9 oz | 33.5 oz | +2.6 oz |
Cholesterol stays at 51 milligrams for both.
Is the Cookout Banana Fudge milkshake worth 234 extra calories?
Yes, if you want chocolate in the mix and trust the reviewers who found it balanced. For 234 fewer calories, Fresh Banana keeps the fruit and drops the sauce.