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The Cookout Nilla Wafers milkshake is the cleanest way to see what wafers do to a shake. Cook Out blends them into vanilla and the 32.7 oz cup lands at 763 calories, typically $3.99, with cholesterol at 145 milligrams against Vanilla's 59. Wafers show up in some of the menu's best-reviewed shakes, so the plain version is worth understanding.
Why are Nilla wafers in so many Cook Out shakes?
Because reviewers keep rewarding them. The Daily Meal credits wafers for rescuing the texture in the Peach Cobbler shake that plain Peach lacks and describes Banana Pudding as smashed banana and wafers. Food Republic called the banana-and-vanilla-wafer pairing a combination that improves in milkshake form. Spoon University's Elon writer described Banana Pudding as banana ice cream blended with Nilla wafer pieces.
The fan scorer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com makes the sharpest point: Nilla wafers make an appearance in many of Cook Out's shakes, but they are at their best in the Banana Pudding.
What do Nilla wafers add to a vanilla shake?
208 calories. Compare it directly with Cook Out's plain Vanilla shake and every change on the label comes from the wafers.
| Measure | Vanilla | Nilla Wafers | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 32.9 oz | 32.7 oz | -0.2 oz |
| Calories | 555 | 763 | +208 |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 145 mg | +86 mg |
| Sodium | 469 mg | 639 mg | +170 mg |
| Carbs | 86 g | 117 g | +31 g |
| Sugar | 83 g | 97 g | +14 g |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 13 g | +2 g |
The cup is no bigger, yet the shake gains nearly 40% more calories. The cholesterol jump is the signature of a wafer shake: Peach Cobbler and Cherry Cobbler land at the same 145 mg, and Banana Pudding at 141.
Where does the plain wafer shake sit among the wafer shakes?
It is the lightest. Banana Pudding has 781 calories, Peach Cobbler 790 and Cherry Cobbler 842, each with fruit added to the wafers. Sixteenth of 44 overall for calories, and sugar at 97 grams is 28th.
Is it gluten-free?
No. Nilla wafers are made with wheat and the shake contains milk, per our allergen chart.
Who is the Cookout Nilla Wafers milkshake for?
For wafer fans who want the cookie without the fruit, and for mixers: Cook Out lets you combine two flavors, and the wafer shake takes a second flavor well.