Dairy Queen Blizzard Menu 2026: Every Flavor with Prices, Calories & Allergens

Walk into any Dairy Queen, and the Blizzard is the first thing on your mind. It has been that way since 1985, when DQ introduced a frozen treat so thick they could flip it upside down and hand it to you without spilling a drop. Forty-one years later, that tradition still holds — and the menu has grown into one of the most varied frozen dessert lineups in fast food.

This guide covers every Blizzard on the 2026 menu — what is in it, what it costs, how many calories it carries, which allergens it triggers, and whether it is safe for gluten-sensitive customers. Updated for May 2026 with the latest releases included.

The Dairy Queen Blizzard menu runs from $3.19 (Mini) to $7.79 (Large). Every Blizzard contains milk and soy. Most contain wheat. Three flavors are gluten-free by ingredient, but none are certified gluten-free due to shared blending equipment.

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1. What Makes a Blizzard a Blizzard

Every Blizzard starts with DQ’s signature vanilla soft serve — a milk-based formula served at 18°F that is lighter and airier than standard ice cream due to a 5% butterfat content and roughly 45% air incorporation. Mix-ins are added to the cup and blended in using a high-speed mixer until evenly distributed throughout. The result is thick enough to be presented upside down before handoff.

Soft serve base ingredients: Whole milk, sugar, cream, corn syrup, whey, nonfat milk, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, carrageenan, polysorbate 80, artificial vanilla flavour, annatto colouring.

Base allergens present in every single Blizzard before mix-ins: Milk (M) and Soy (S).

No Blizzard is vegan. No Blizzard is dairy-free. All Blizzards are made to order and cannot be made without the soft serve base.

2. Blizzard Sizes and Prices

Size	Approx. Volume	Price Range	Calories Range
Mini	~6 oz	$3.19 – $4.99	340 – 500
Small	~12 oz	$4.99 – $5.89	450 – 750
Medium	~16 oz	$5.69 – $6.99	700 – 1,000
Large	~21 oz	$5.79 – $7.79	900 – 1,370

Prices vary by franchise and region. Some urban locations charge $8–$10 for a large. Always confirm with your local DQ or the app before ordering.

The Mini is genuinely worth ordering. It delivers the full flavour experience while cutting calories by roughly 40–50% compared to a small. If you are calorie-conscious or just want a quick post-lunch treat, Mini is the move.

3. Classic Blizzards — Available Every Day

These are the permanent fixtures on the DQ Blizzard menu. You can walk into any participating location on any day of the year and order these.

OREO Cookie Blizzard

The undisputed bestseller. Crushed OREO cookies are blended into vanilla soft serve until every spoonful carries the cookies-and-cream combination that made this the top-selling Blizzard since launch day in 1985. The balance between sweet cream and bitter cocoa cookie is the reason it has never been knocked off its perch.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79
Calories: 620 (small) / 870 (medium) / 1,060 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, OREO cookie pieces (enriched wheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, palm oil, soy lecithin, vanilla extract)
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat — OREO cookie pieces are made with enriched wheat flour. Not suitable for gluten-sensitive customers.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard

Chunked Reese’s peanut butter cups folded through vanilla soft serve. The interplay of salty peanut butter and milk chocolate against the sweet cream base makes this the most layered flavour on the classic menu. A small adds up to 570 calories, making it one of the more moderate options calorie-wise despite feeling indulgent.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79
Calories: 570 (small) / 720 (medium) / 1,000 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (milk chocolate, peanut butter, sugar, dextrose, salt, soy lecithin, TBHQ, PGPR)
Allergens: Milk (M), Peanut (P), Soy (S) — may also contain Egg (E), Tree Nuts (T), Wheat (W)
Gluten: Peanut butter cups contain no wheat by recipe, but DQ flags this flavour as “may contain” wheat due to shared equipment. Confirm with the staff if you have celiac disease.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard

Raw-style cookie dough chunks packed with chocolate chips are blended through soft serve, creating irregular pockets of soft dough in every few spoonfuls. One of the most satisfying textural experiences on the menu — you never quite know when the next chunk is coming.

Price: $4.09 – $5.89
Calories: 590 (small) / 830 (medium) / 1,010 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, cookie dough pieces (enriched wheat flour, brown sugar, chocolate chips, butter, soy lecithin)
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Soy (S), Egg (E)
Gluten: Contains wheat flour in the cookie dough. Not gluten-free.

M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies Blizzard

Whole and crushed M&M’s blended through soft serve — the candy shells hold their crunch longer than most mix-ins, giving this Blizzard more texture longevity than anything with baked goods. The colour contrast makes it one of the most visually appealing options in the lineup.

Price: $3.99 – $5.59
Calories: 540 (small) / 630 (medium) / 870 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies (milk chocolate, sugar, corn starch, corn syrup, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavouring, food colouring)
Allergens: Milk (M), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W), Peanut (P)
Gluten: M&M’s are gluten-free by recipe but flagged as “may contain” wheat by DQ due to shared processing. Cross-contact risk from shared blending equipment.

Snickers Blizzard

Chopped Snickers bars — chocolate, caramel, nougat, and roasted peanuts — blended into soft serve. The combination of sweet, salty, chewy, and crunchy elements gives this Blizzard genuine complexity. It is also one of the three flavors considered lower risk for gluten-sensitive customers.

Price: $4.79 – $6.49
Calories: 530 (small) / 800 (medium) / 1,060 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, Snickers pieces (milk chocolate, peanuts, caramel, nougat, sugar, corn syrup, soy lecithin)
Allergens: Milk (M), Peanut (P), Soy (S)
Gluten: No wheat in ingredients. One of three Blizzards is considered gluten-free by ingredient on the DQ menu. Shared blending equipment still poses cross-contact risk.

Butterfinger Blizzard

Crispy Butterfinger candy pieces — that distinctive honeycomb peanut butter crunch coated in chocolate — blended into soft serve. The texture here is the selling point: Butterfinger holds its crunch better than most soft candy mix-ins, making every spoonful more interesting than expected.

Price: $3.99 – $6.19
Calories: 490 (small) / 730 (medium) / 970 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, Butterfinger pieces (corn syrup, peanut flour, sugar, palm oil, cocoa, soy lecithin)
Allergens: Milk (M), Peanut (P), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W)
Gluten: Butterfinger is gluten-free by formula but processed on shared lines and flagged as “may contain” wheat by DQ. Cross-contact risk applies.

Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard

Pecan pieces, caramel sauce, and chocolate shavings blended into soft serve. The nuttiness of pecans against warm caramel and cold cream is the most grown-up flavour profile on the classic menu — and alongside Snickers and Cotton Candy, one of the three Blizzards that contain no wheat by ingredient.

Price: ~$6.23
Calories: 660 (small) / 990 (medium) / 1,370 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, pecan pieces, caramel sauce (sugar, corn syrup, butter, cream), chocolate shavings
Allergens: Milk (M), Tree Nuts (T), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W), Peanut (P)
Gluten: No wheat in ingredients — one of the safest options for gluten-sensitive customers. Cross-contact risk from shared equipment still applies.

Heath Blizzard

Pieces of Heath toffee bars — buttery English toffee coated in milk chocolate with slivered almonds — blended into vanilla soft serve. Sweet, nutty, and rich without being as heavy as the chocolate-dominant flavors. A solid choice for anyone who finds Snickers or Reese’s too intense.

Price: $4.79 – $6.23
Calories: 460 (small) / 600 (medium) / 890 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, Heath bar pieces (butter toffee, milk chocolate, slivered almonds, sugar, corn syrup, soy lecithin)
Allergens: Milk (M), Tree Nuts (T/almonds), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W), Peanut (P)
Gluten: Health is flagged as “may contain” wheat. Cross-contact risk applies.

Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard

Chewy fudge brownie pieces, chocolate chunks, and rich cocoa fudge sauce blended through soft serve. The most intensely chocolate-forward option in the classic lineup — and with up to 1,330 calories in a large, one of the most calorie-dense Blizzards DQ makes.

Price: $3.99 – $6.19
Calories: 740 (small) / 810 (medium) / 1,330 (large)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, brownie pieces (enriched wheat flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, butter, soy lecithin), chocolate chunks, cocoa fudge sauce
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Egg (E), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat flour in brownie pieces. Not gluten-free.

Key takeaway: Snickers and Turtle Pecan Cluster are the smartest picks for anyone watching gluten. OREO is the crowd favourite. Choco Brownie Extreme is for serious chocolate lovers only.

4. Royal Blizzard Treats — Premium Range

Royal Blizzards are an elevated tier — each one features a flavoured ribbon or filled centre core running through the entire cup alongside the standard mix-ins. More layered, more intense, and slightly higher in price.

Royal Reese’s Fluffernutter Blizzard

Peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and Reese’s peanut butter cup pieces blended throughout soft serve, with a peanut butter ribbon running through the centre. The marshmallow adds an unexpected lightness that stops the flavour from becoming overwhelmingly rich.

Price: $4.39 – $6.50 (by size)
Calories: 720 (small)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, Reese’s PB Cup pieces, marshmallow sauce, peanut butter ribbon
Allergens: Milk (M), Peanut (P), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W), Egg (E), Tree Nuts (T)
Gluten: DQ lists this as “may contain” wheat. Confirm with local staff if gluten-sensitive.

Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard

New York-style cheesecake pieces with graham cracker crust bits and a chocolate or strawberry fudge centre ribbon. The tang of the cheesecake against sweet soft serve is genuinely different from anything else on the menu — the most dessert-forward Blizzard DQ makes.

Price: $4.09 – $5.99
Calories: 750 (small)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, cheesecake pieces (cream cheese, sugar, eggs), graham cracker crust (wheat flour, sugar, butter, honey), chocolate or strawberry fudge centre
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Egg (E), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat flour in the graham cracker crust. Not suitable for gluten-sensitive customers.

Salted Caramel Truffle Blizzard

Rich caramel truffle pieces and salted caramel sauce ribboned through vanilla soft serve. At 990 calories in a small, this is the most calorie-dense item in the Royal range — but the balance of sweet cream and flaked sea salt makes it genuinely hard to put down.

Price: $4.79 – $5.49
Calories: 990 (small)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, salted caramel truffle pieces (sugar, cocoa butter, cream, sea salt, soy lecithin), caramel ribbon sauce
Allergens: Milk (M), Soy (S) — may contain Wheat (W), Egg (E), Tree Nuts (T)
Gluten: Truffle pieces may contain wheat. Cross-contact risk from shared equipment.

Key takeaway: Royal Blizzards are the premium tier worth ordering when you want something genuinely different from a standard candy-in-ice-cream experience. The Cheesecake is the most unique; the Fluffernutter is the most indulgent.

2026 New Releases and Blizzard of the Month

2026 has already been one of DQ’s most active years for new Blizzard releases. Here is every new and limited-edition flavour that has launched so far this year.

OREO Snowdrift Blizzard (January 2026 — Blizzard of the Month)

Dairy Queen launched 2026 with a genuinely striking new creation. Sky-blue cake-batter-flavoured soft serve is blended with crushed OREO cookie pieces and finished with a pillowy marshmallow swirl on top. The colour alone set it apart from anything DQ had done recently, and the cake batter base gave the cream a sweeter, richer dimension than plain vanilla. Reviewer scores put it at 10 out of 10, and the fan response was immediate — social media lit up calling it “perfect for winter” and “the best Blizzard in years.”

Price: $4.99 (small)
Calories: 670 (small)
Ingredients: Cake batter flavoured soft serve (blue tinted), OREO cookie pieces (wheat flour, cocoa, soy lecithin), marshmallow swirl sauce
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in OREO pieces. Not gluten-free.
Availability: Limited — check your local DQ while supplies last.

Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard (2026 Launch)

A coffee-lover’s Blizzard. Bold coffee is blended into vanilla soft serve alongside fudge brownie pieces and chocolate chunks, creating a dessert that tastes like a cold brew, a brownie, and a chocolate sundae decided to become one thing. Initially rolled out at select locations, it is now available nationwide.

Price: $4.99 – $6.99 (by size)
Calories: ~690 (small, estimated)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, bold coffee, brownie pieces (wheat flour, cocoa, eggs, butter, sugar), chocolate chunks
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Egg (E), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in brownie pieces. Not gluten-free.
Availability: Nationwide at participating locations.

Red Velvet Cake Blizzard (February 2026 — Valentine’s Blizzard of the Month)

One of DQ’s most requested returning flavours. Red velvet cake pieces and cream cheese icing are blended into vanilla soft serve for a rich, tangy, celebration-ready Blizzard. The cream cheese element cuts through the sweetness, making this feel more like a real dessert than a candy-forward treat. Fans had been asking for its return for over a year before DQ brought it back for Valentine’s Day 2026.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79 (by size)
Calories: ~640 (small, estimated)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, red velvet cake pieces (wheat flour, cocoa, red food colouring, sugar, eggs, butter), cream cheese icing
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Egg (E), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in cake pieces. Not gluten-free.
Availability: Limited-time seasonal return — confirm with your local DQ.

Mint OREO Blizzard (March 2026 — Spring Blizzard of the Month)

A perennial fan favourite that returns every spring. Creme de menthe flavour is blended into vanilla soft serve alongside crushed OREO pieces, creating a cool, refreshing contrast to the sweet cream base. The mint cuts through the richness in a way that makes this one of the most sessionable Blizzards on the annual calendar.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79 (by size)
Calories: ~640 (small, estimated)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, creme de menthe flavouring, OREO cookie pieces (wheat flour, cocoa, sugar, soy lecithin)
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in OREO pieces. Not gluten-free.
Availability: Limited spring return — confirm availability at your local DQ.

Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard (NEW — Countdown to Summer 2026)

The headline new flavour of DQ’s 2026 Countdown to Summer collection, which launched on March 30, 2026. Real strawberries and pieces of light, airy angel food cake are blended into vanilla soft serve and finished with whipped topping. It is the fruitiest and most delicate Blizzard DQ has released in years — genuinely different from the candy-and-cookie lineup that dominates the menu. Early customer reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79 (by size)
Calories: ~550 (small, estimated)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, real strawberry pieces, angel food cake pieces (wheat flour, sugar, egg whites), whipped topping
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Egg (E), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in angel food cake pieces. Not gluten-free.
Availability: Available now at participating US locations.

6. Seasonal and Summer 2026 Blizzards

These are the returning seasonal flavours that launched alongside the new Strawberry Angel Food Cake in the Countdown to Summer collection.

S’mores Blizzard (Summer 2026 — Returning)

Marshmallow-filled DQ chocolate bars and crushed graham crackers blended into vanilla soft serve. The graham cracker pieces add a sandy texture that completes the campfire s’more illusion. A returning fan favourite that generates consistent enthusiasm every summer it comes back.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79
Calories: ~600 (small)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, marshmallow-filled chocolate bars, graham cracker pieces (wheat flour, sugar, honey, cinnamon)
Allergens: Milk (M), Wheat (W), Soy (S)
Gluten: Contains wheat in graham cracker pieces. Not gluten-free.

Cotton Candy Blizzard (Summer 2026 — Returning)

Cotton candy flavour pieces — airy, sugar-spun carnival sweetness — blended into vanilla soft serve. The lightest Blizzard on the seasonal menu at around 430 calories in a small, and one of only three Blizzards on the entire menu that contains no wheat ingredients. Fans have been so loyal to this one that some claim they order nothing else at DQ.

Price: $4.99 – $7.79
Calories: ~430 (small)
Ingredients: Vanilla soft serve, cotton candy flavour pieces (sugar, food colouring, artificial flavour)
Allergens: Milk (M), Soy (S)
Gluten: No wheat in ingredients — one of three gluten-free-by-ingredient Blizzards on the DQ menu. Cross-contact risk from shared blending equipment still applies.

Key takeaway: The Strawberry Angel Food Cake is the must-try new flavour of 2026. Cotton Candy is the summer pick for anyone avoiding gluten. S’mores is the reliable crowd-pleaser that earns its annual return every time.

Full Allergen and Gluten Guide

Every DQ location uses shared blending equipment across all Blizzard flavours. This means allergen cross-contact is possible regardless of what a flavour’s ingredient list says. DQ cannot certify any Blizzard as fully allergen-free.

Blizzard	Milk	Wheat	Soy	Peanut	Tree Nuts	Egg	Gluten Status
OREO Cookie	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	Contains
Reese’s PB Cup	✓	(✓)	✓	✓	(✓)	(✓)	Cross-contact risk
Cookie Dough	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
M&M’s	✓	(✓)	✓	(✓)	—	—	Cross-contact risk
Snickers	✓	—	✓	✓	—	—	Free by ingredient
Butterfinger	✓	(✓)	✓	✓	—	—	Cross-contact risk
Turtle Pecan Cluster	✓	(✓)	✓	(✓)	✓	—	Free by ingredient
Heath	✓	(✓)	✓	(✓)	✓	—	Cross-contact risk
Choco Brownie Extreme	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
Royal Fluffernutter	✓	(✓)	✓	✓	(✓)	(✓)	Cross-contact risk
Royal NY Cheesecake	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
Salted Caramel Truffle	✓	(✓)	✓	—	(✓)	(✓)	Cross-contact risk
OREO Snowdrift	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	Contains
Mocha Brownie Mudslide	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
Red Velvet Cake	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
Mint OREO	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	Contains
Strawberry Angel Food	✓	✓	✓	—	—	✓	Contains
S’mores	✓	✓	✓	—	—	—	Contains
Cotton Candy	✓	—	✓	—	—	—	Free by ingredient

✓ Confirmed | (✓) May contain | — Not present by ingredient

Safest choices for gluten sensitivity: Snickers, Turtle Pecan Cluster, and Cotton Candy are the only three Blizzards with no wheat in their ingredient lists. Shared blending equipment means cross-contact risk is still present for all three customers with celiac disease should inform staff and request equipment cleaning before blending.

8. Deals and App Offers

Deal	Details	Access
BOGO Blizzard for $0.99	Buy one, get one at 99 cents — ran March 30 – April 26, 2026	DQ app, DQ Rewards members only
Blizzard of the Month	One featured flavour each month at standard pricing	In-store and app
DQ Rewards Points	Earn 10 points per $1 spent toward free treats	DQ app
Birthday Reward	Free treat on your birthday	DQ app — must register an account
Extra Mix-in	Add any additional topping	$0.79 per addition at the counter
Custom Combinations	Mix two flavours or request off-menu combos	Ask at the counter — ingredient availability varies

The DQ app is the single most important tool for Blizzard buyers. The BOGO deal that ran from March 30 to April 26, 2026 — buy one Blizzard and get a second for 99 cents — was exclusively available to DQ Rewards members through the app. Deals like this appear regularly and are never available at the counter without the app.

Download the app, register for DQ Rewards, and activate any deals before you reach the front of the queue. Some offers require pre-activation and will not apply if you try to add them after placing your order.

9. FAQ

What is the number one-selling Blizzard at Dairy Queen? The OREO Cookie Blizzard has held the top spot since the Blizzard launched in 1985. Over 40 years of dominance with no sign of slowing down.

What are the newest Blizzards in 2026? The biggest 2026 additions so far are the OREO Snowdrift (January), the Mocha Brownie Mudslide (early 2026, now nationwide), the Red Velvet Cake return (February), and the brand-new Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard, which launched on March 30, 2026, as part of the Countdown to Summer collection.

How often does DQ change its Blizzard flavours? DQ rotates a Blizzard of the Month every four weeks. Seasonal collections — Summer and Fall/Winter — bring 3–5 limited-time flavours twice a year. Core classics like OREO, Reese’s, and Cookie Dough are permanent and never rotate out.

Which Blizzards are the lowest in calories? The Cotton Candy Blizzard in Mini size comes in around 350 calories — the lightest option on the full menu. Among year-round classics, the Heath Blizzard, small at 460 calories, is the most moderate choice.

Which Blizzard has the most calories? The Turtle Pecan Cluster in Large carries approximately 1,370 calories. The Choco Brownie Extreme Large comes close at 1,330 calories. Both represent roughly two-thirds of a standard 2,000-calorie daily intake in a single cup.

Can you mix two Blizzard flavours? Yes. Most DQ locations will blend two flavours together or split a cup half and half. Additional mix-ins cost $0.79 each. Availability depends on whether the location has the ingredients on hand — ask at the counter.

Are any Blizzards safe for celiac disease? No Blizzard can be certified safe for celiac disease. Snickers, Turtle Pecan Cluster, and Cotton Candy contain no wheat ingredients, but all Blizzards are made in shared blending equipment that processes every other flavour throughout the day. Cross-contact is a genuine risk. Anyone with celiac disease should speak with the staff before ordering and request equipment cleaning.

Final Thoughts

The Dairy Queen Blizzard menu in 2026 is the best it has been in years. The OREO Snowdrift gave the year a memorable start, the Mocha Brownie Mudslide filled a coffee-dessert gap that had been missing, and the Strawberry Angel Food Cake is the most genuinely exciting new flavour DQ has launched in recent memory.

If you are visiting for the first time, order the OREO Cookie Blizzard in a small. If you are a regular looking for something new, try the Strawberry Angel Food Cake before it disappears. If you are watching calories, go for Mini Cotton Candy. And always, always check the DQ app before you order — the deals hiding in there are too good to leave on the table.