Chick-fil-A’s banana pudding milkshake returns after 13 years

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The shake returns on August 26

Banana pudding is the ultimate comfort food. Truthfully, what’s not to love about creamy fillings and cookies topped with whipped cream? And here’s the good news: Chick-fil-A has announced that on Aug. 26 , after a 13-year hiatus, you can order the milkshake that tastes just like the dessert your nana made when you were a kid. Made with banana ice cream , crunchy vanilla wafer bits, whipped cream and a cherry, this decadent offering is a walk down memory lane.

You can pair it with another popular food item returning (for a limited time) to the national chain’s menu: the Honey Pepper Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich . First appearing in 2023, it returns alongside the banana pudding milkshake with yet another twist: You can up the heat ante by trying the Spicy Honey Pepper Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich. Will your tastebuds survive the onslaught of nostalgia?

In this article: Ninja NC299AMZ CREAMi Ice Cream Maker , Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster Electric Drink Mixer , OVENTE Classic Milkshake Maker Machine , Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine and Gdrtwwh Ice Cream Attachment for Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

If you’re craving a treat right now, we rounded up some of the best at-home milkshake and ice cream makers so you can get your fix before Aug. 26.

The best at-home milkshake and ice cream makers

Ninja NC299AMZ CREAMi Ice Cream Maker

If you haven’t yet splurged on one of these amazing gadgets, now’s the time. It shaves and blends ice perfectly, and the one-touch programs perfectly combine speed, pressure and time to create a perfect ice-cold treat.

Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster Electric Drink Mixer

This drink mixer gives classic diner vibes, has two speeds and makes everything from milkshakes to cocktails.

OVENTE Classic Milkshake Maker Machine

You can use this iconic milkshake maker for other things like whipping eggs and making a vinaigrette.

Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

You can make up to 1.5 quarts of soft-serve ice cream in just 20 minutes, and there’s a warming cup for hot toppings like caramel and fudge.

Gdrtwwh Ice Cream Attachment for Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

If you’ve already got the essential appliance, this attachment is ideal. Freeze the bowl in advance, and mix up any number of ice cream combos.

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