Chick-fil-A is set to delight its customers by returning a fan-favorite milkshake and introducing new menu items. The popular fast-food chain announced Tuesday that it's bringing back its Banana Pudding Milkshake for the first time in 13 years.
The hand-spun shake blends Chick-fil-A's signature "Icedream" ice cream with sweet cream, natural bananas, banana puree, and crushed vanilla wafer cookies. The indulgent treat is topped with whipped cream, vanilla wafer cookie crumbles, and a cherry.
Chick-fil-A Chef Christy Cook told USA Today, "I can't tell you the number of times I've gone to family reunions or spoken to someone at the store who found out I work at Chick-fil-A, 'When is that Banana Pudding Milkshake coming back?'"
The milkshake packs a hefty 880 calories, 155 grams of carbs, 25 grams of fat, and 13 grams of protein. However, Cook emphasized the nostalgic appeal of the drink, stating, "When I think about banana pudding, I think about family reunions and community and something where I'm gathering with friends, and so that's what we want to convey with this shake."
In addition to the milkshake, Chick-fil-A is introducing a Banana Frosted Coffee. This new beverage combines cold-brewed coffee with the chain's Icedream ice cream, banana, and vanilla wafer cookie crumbles.
While these banana pudding-inspired drinks are making their way onto the menu, the traditional dessert itself will not be offered at regular Chick-fil-A locations. However, customers can find banana pudding at the chain's sister stores in Georgia, including Truett's Grill, Truett's Chick-fil-A, the Dwarf House, and the Dwarf House in Hapeville.
The new banana-flavored items will be available for a limited time from Aug 26 through Nov 16, while supplies last. This timeframe aligns with the typical 10-week window for limited-time offerings at the chain.
Coinciding with the return of the Banana Pudding Milkshake, Chick-fil-A will also introduce a new version of the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, reportedly spicier than last year's original creation.
