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One fan reviewer calls the Cookout Walnut milkshake the dark horse of the Cook Out menu board, and gave it 15 of 17. The Daily Meal ranked it 32nd of 41. The 33.1 oz shake is a heavy shake with a light salt load: 853 calories and only 440 milligrams of sodium, below the typical 472. It typically costs $3.99.
Why does one reviewer call Walnut the dark horse?
Because it keeps delivering. The reviewer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com scored it 15 of 17, with full marks for texture (2 of 2) and quality (4 of 4), and said the walnut flavor carries through the whole shake with no soggy nuts. They admitted that walnuts in a shake surprised them, since butter pecan is the solid nut flavor in ice cream.
How do the other reviewers see it?
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| cookoutmilkshakereviews.com | 15 of 17; the dark horse; walnut flavor throughout, nuts not soggy |
| Mashed | 21st; walnut well represented, but a shy base flavor may leave some drinkers unimpressed |
| The Daily Meal | 32nd of 41; balanced and just okay, nut flavor not boldly shining |
| The Talon (2018) | 36th of 43 |
| Spoon University bracket | Eliminated in the texture round for being too thick |
The split follows the base. Reviewers who judged the nuts liked it, and reviewers who wanted a bold vanilla or an easy straw sip did not.
Why is a Walnut shake so heavy?
Because walnuts are mostly fat. The shake carries 40 grams of fat, nearly double the typical 22.5, yet only 13 grams of it is saturated, closer to the menu norm. Fiber reaches 4 grams, tied for second highest.
| Measure | Walnut | Rank of 44 | Typical flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 853 | 4th (tied) | 689 |
| Total fat | 40 g | 5th | 22.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | Near typical | 11 g |
| Fiber | 4 g | 2nd (tied) | 1 g |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 38th (tied) | 472 mg |
Is the Walnut shake safe for a tree nut allergy?
No. Our allergen chart lists milk and tree nuts for it.
Is the Cookout Walnut milkshake worth the weight?
Yes, if you like walnut flavor and can handle a dense shake. For 101 fewer calories, the Chocolate Nut shake carries walnut with chocolate.