Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard Treat: Sizes, Calories, Ingredients & Facts

The Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard Treat blends crispy, peanutty Butterfinger candy pieces into creamy vanilla soft serve, and it comes in four sizes ranging from 350 to 970 calories.
The Butterfinger Blizzard is one of the original Blizzard flavors. According to the official Dairy Queen product page, 75 million Blizzard Treats were sold in the first year after the product launched in 1985, and the Butterfinger variety was one of the flavors that helped drive that number. It has remained a fan favorite for more than 35 years since. This article covers every size, every calorie count, the full confirmed ingredient list, allergen details, the 2019 Butterfinger recipe change, and a clear size guide for every type of customer.
All nutrition data in this article comes directly from the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu. Prices vary by location and are not fixed nationally, so always check the DQ app or your nearest Dairy Queen for current pricing.

The Butterfinger Blizzard Treat is a thick frozen dessert made by blending Butterfinger candy pieces into Dairy Queen’s signature vanilla soft serve.
Butterfinger has been an American candy staple since Otto Schnering invented it in 1923, as confirmed by Wikipedia. That means the candy itself has nearly 100 years of history behind it. When Dairy Queen launched the Blizzard in 1985, the Butterfinger flavor was one of the very first options on the menu. The combination works because the crispy, layered peanut butter core and chocolatey coating of Butterfinger contrast directly with the cold, smooth softness of the soft serve.
For families with kids, this is a familiar and exciting pick. Butterfinger is one of the most recognized Halloween and movie-night candy bars in the country, so kids already know and love the flavor. For peanut butter and chocolate fans, it delivers a crunchier, more textured experience than most other candy-based Blizzard flavors. For casual treat-seekers, it is one of the lightest calorie options on the Blizzard menu, with the Mini starting at just 350 calories.
You can order it in-store at any Dairy Queen location or ahead of time through the DQ app. Signing up for DQ Rewards lets you earn points on every purchase toward free treats and other menu items.

The Butterfinger Blizzard comes in four sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, and Large, ranging from 350 to 970 calories per the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu.
The table below shows the key nutrition numbers for every size. The Butterfinger Blizzard is one of the lower-calorie options on the full Blizzard menu, making it a standout choice for calorie-conscious treat-seekers.

Size	Calories	Total Fat (g)	Carbs (g)	Protein (g)	Sodium (mg)
Mini	350	12	52	8	—
Small	520	18	76	13	—
Medium	730	26	107	18	—
Large	970	34	142	24	440

Note: Complete macro breakdowns for Mini, Small, and Medium are sourced from confirmed third-party nutrition databases cross-referenced with the official Dairy Queen ingredient data. The Large full breakdown comes directly from the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu.

The Mini at 350 calories is the lightest Blizzard option across the standard menu and works well for kids or anyone wanting a smaller portion. The Small at 520 calories is the most practical solo size. The Medium at 730 calories is the most popular full-dessert choice. The Large at 970 calories is ideal for sharing between two people.

The Butterfinger Blizzard Large contains 970 calories per the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu, making it one of the lower-calorie Large Blizzard options compared to flavors like the Cookie Dough Blizzard at 1,340 calories.
The Large contains 970 calories, 34g of total fat, 20g of saturated fat, 1g of trans fat, 142g of carbohydrates, 108g of total sugars, 2g of dietary fiber, and 24g of protein. It has 440mg of sodium and 75mg of cholesterol. Based on the standard 2,000-calorie daily reference used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Large covers roughly 49 percent of a full day’s calorie intake.

Nutrient	Mini	Small	Medium	Large
Calories	350	520	730	970
Total Fat (g)	12	18	26	34
Saturated Fat (g)	—	—	—	20
Trans Fat (g)	0	0	0	1
Cholesterol (mg)	—	—	—	75
Sodium (mg)	—	—	—	440
Carbohydrates (g)	52	76	107	142
Total Sugars (g)	41	58	—	108
Protein (g)	8	13	18	24

The Butterfinger Blizzard delivers notably high protein for a frozen dessert. The Large contains 24g of protein, driven by the peanuts in the Butterfinger candy pieces. This makes it one of the more filling Blizzard options on the menu.

The Butterfinger Blizzard contains two main components: artificially flavored vanilla reduced fat ice cream and Butterfinger candy pieces, per the official Dairy Queen ingredient statement.
The soft serve base contains milkfat and nonfat milk, sugar, corn syrup, whey, mono and diglycerides, artificial flavor, guar gum, polysorbate 80, carrageenan, and Vitamin A Palmitate. The Butterfinger candy pieces contain corn syrup, sugar, peanuts, vegetable oil made from palm kernel oil and palm oil, peanut flour, nonfat milk, and less than 2% of cocoa, milk, salt, yellow corn flour, soy lecithin, natural flavor, and annatto color. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, annatto is a natural plant-based colorant derived from seeds of the achiote tree, used to give food products their characteristic orange-yellow color. Check out the complete blizzard menu.

Confirmed Allergens per the official Dairy Queen ingredient statement:

• Milk — present in the soft serve base and Butterfinger candy pieces
• Peanut — present in the peanuts and peanut flour in the candy pieces
• Soy — present via soy lecithin in the candy pieces

May Also Contain:

• Egg
• Tree Nuts
• Wheat

The “may also contain” allergens are due to shared equipment or facility cross-contact at production level. Anyone with severe allergies to egg, tree nuts, or wheat should treat this product as a high-risk item and speak with Dairy Queen staff before ordering.

Yes, Butterfinger changed its recipe in 2019, and the new formula is what Dairy Queen uses in the Blizzard today.
In 2018, Ferrero acquired the Butterfinger brand from Nestle, as confirmed by Wikipedia and reported by TODAY Food. Ferrero launched a reformulated product in early 2019 under the “Better Butterfinger” campaign. According to the Tasting Table, the new formula uses more cocoa and milk in the coating, U.S.-grown roasted peanuts, and removes the preservative TBHQ and hydrogenated oils. The result is a candy with a richer chocolate taste, a more forward peanut flavor, and a texture that is less sticky than the original.
The official Dairy Queen ingredient statement for the Butterfinger Blizzard reflects this updated formula. The current candy pieces use palm kernel oil and palm oil as the primary vegetable oils, replacing the hydrogenated oils used in the old recipe. TBHQ does not appear in the current official ingredient list, consistent with Ferrero’s 2019 reformulation. For longtime fans of the original Butterfinger flavor, the Blizzard version uses the current Ferrero formula, not the pre-2019 Nestle recipe.

The right size depends on your appetite, who you are ordering for, and your calorie awareness before you sit down to enjoy it.
For young kids, the Mini at 350 calories is the right call. It is the lightest size on the menu and delivers the full Butterfinger crunch and peanut flavor in a manageable portion. It is one of the lowest-calorie Blizzard options across the entire DQ menu, making it an easy choice for parents.
For families sharing one dessert, the Large at 970 calories works well split between two people. Each person gets roughly the calorie equivalent of a Small, often at a better value than ordering two separate servings. Check the DQ app for current local pricing before ordering.
For peanut butter and chocolate fans who want the full experience solo, the Medium at 730 calories is the strongest single-serve choice. It delivers more candy pieces and a deeper peanut butter hit throughout the portion.
For casual treat-seekers on a solo visit, the Small at 520 calories is the most balanced option. It keeps the calorie count manageable while delivering the complete Butterfinger Blizzard experience.

Who Is Ordering	Best Size	Calories
Young child (under 10)	Mini	350
Solo casual treat-seeker	Small	520
Peanut butter fan / full dessert	Medium	730
Sharing between two people	Large	970

Most articles about this Blizzard stop at calories and a basic ingredient list. They miss the details that genuinely matter to customers before they order.
First, it is one of the lowest-calorie Blizzard options on the menu. The Mini at 350 calories is among the lightest Blizzard sizes available at Dairy Queen. No competitor article points out that this is a smart pick for calorie-conscious customers compared to other candy-based Blizzard flavors. The Cookie Dough Blizzard Mini, by comparison, starts at 420 calories.
Second, the Butterfinger recipe changed in 2019 and that affects this Blizzard. Most articles list the current ingredients without explaining why they differ from what older customers remember. Ferrero replaced the pre-2019 Nestle formula with a new version using more cocoa, roasted peanuts, and no TBHQ, as reported by Tasting Table and confirmed by Wikipedia. The Butterfinger pieces in the DQ Blizzard today reflect this updated formula.
Third, the “may also contain” allergens. Every competitor article lists Milk, Peanut, and Soy as the allergens. None of them mention that this product may also contain Egg, Tree Nuts, and Wheat due to shared equipment. For anyone with allergies beyond peanuts, this is a safety-critical detail missing from almost every article on this topic.
Fourth, annatto color in the candy pieces. The Butterfinger pieces contain annatto color as a natural colorant. Most articles list it without any context. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, annatto is a plant-derived colorant from the achiote tree and is not an artificial dye. Customers with sensitivities to natural colorants should be aware of its presence.
Fifth, the high protein content. At 24g of protein in the Large, the Butterfinger Blizzard is one of the most protein-rich Blizzard options on the DQ menu. The peanuts and peanut flour in the candy pieces drive this number. No competitor article highlights this despite it being a genuine differentiator for this specific flavor.
Sixth, the original 1985 launch connection. The official Dairy Queen product page confirms the Butterfinger Blizzard was one of the first flavors available when the Blizzard debuted in 1985. Most articles about this treat never mention its founding status on the menu. That 35-plus year history is a meaningful trust signal for customers evaluating whether this is a reliable, consistent product.

The Dairy Queen Butterfinger Blizzard Treat has earned its place as one of the original and most enduring flavors on the Blizzard menu since 1985. It delivers the crispy, peanutty crunch of Butterfinger candy pieces blended into cold, creamy vanilla soft serve in four sizes from 350 to 970 calories. The Mini is the right pick for kids and lighter eaters, the Small covers most solo visits, the Medium gives you the full flavor experience, and the Large makes sense when sharing. The candy pieces use Ferrero’s current 2019 reformulation, which means richer chocolate and cleaner ingredients than the original recipe. Always check allergens carefully if peanuts, soy, or milk are a concern. you can also enjoyed the peanut butter cup blizzard.Order through the DQ app to earn DQ Rewards points on every purchase.