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The Cookout Fresh Banana milkshake is the lightest shake Cook Out makes. At 538 calories it has the lowest count in the official nutrition guide, and its 30.9 oz cup is the smallest, its 80 grams of sugar the lowest. It typically costs $3.99. Reviewers say it tastes fresh and chunky, and the pale color is the proof.
Why does the Fresh Banana shake look pale and taste fresh?
Because nothing artificial goes in. The Daily Meal credits real banana blended into vanilla with no artificial banana flavor, which is also why the shake comes out chunky and not silky. The fan scorer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com gave it 13.5 of 17, praising a very fresh taste and evenly distributed banana pieces, and linked the pale color to the lack of artificial flavoring. A Reddit user quoted by The Daily Meal says the bananas can taste green, and the fix is extra blending.
How do the critics rank it?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Mashed | 16th; strong banana flavor and a creamy texture, a good pick for a plain banana craving |
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 13.5 of 17; fresh-tasting, evenly distributed pieces, pale, smooth |
| The Daily Meal | 26th of 41; real banana, no artificial flavor, chunky |
| The Talon (2018) | 30th of 43 |
The split is chunky against smooth. The Daily Meal found the mashed banana jumbled into the ice cream, and the fan scorer found it smooth with even pieces. Both agree it is fresh.
How light is it, really?
It leads the menu on three counts. The typical shake carries 689 calories and 100.5 grams of sugar, so Fresh Banana runs 151 calories and 20.5 grams of sugar under that.
| Measure | Fresh Banana | Rank of 44 | Typical flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 538 | Lowest | 689 |
| Sugar | 80 g | Lowest | 100.5 g |
| Cup size | 30.9 oz | Smallest | 33 oz |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | Lowest (tied) | 11 g |
| Sodium | 412 mg | Lowest (tied) | 472 mg |
How does Fresh Banana compare with Vanilla?
It is 17 calories lighter than Vanilla in a cup 2 oz smaller, with 3 grams less sugar and 57 milligrams less sodium.
Is the Cookout Fresh Banana milkshake the smart pick?
Yes, for anyone who wants the lightest legitimate shake on the menu and a banana flavor that is real. Ask the kitchen to blend it a little longer.