Dairy Queen Snickers Blizzard Treat: Sizes, Calories, Ingredients & Facts
The Dairy Queen Snickers Blizzard Treat blends real Snickers candy pieces and a rich chocolate topping into creamy vanilla soft serve, and it comes in four sizes ranging from 350 to 1,060 calories.
Snickers is the world’s best-selling candy bar, generating over $380 million in yearly global sales according to Wikipedia. Frank Mars created it in 1930 and named it after his family’s favorite horse, as confirmed by the official Mars Inc. brand history. That 90-plus year legacy makes the Snickers Blizzard one of the most iconic candy-and-ice-cream pairings on the Dairy Queen menu. This article covers every size, every calorie count, the full ingredient list, allergen details, and a 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.
What Is the Dairy Queen Snickers Blizzard Treat?
The Snickers Blizzard Treat is a thick frozen dessert made by blending Snickers candy pieces and an artificially flavored chocolate topping into Dairy Queen’s signature vanilla soft serve.
Four things make this Blizzard stand out: the chewy caramel, the crunchy peanuts, the smooth nougat, and the chocolate topping that runs throughout the soft serve. Each component of the Snickers candy delivers a different texture and flavor, and the chocolate topping binds everything together in every spoonful. Snickers has been the world’s top-selling candy bar since Frank Mars created it in 1930, according to the official Mars Inc. brand history, which means this Blizzard flavor carries one of the most trusted candy identities in the frozen dessert category.
For families with kids, this is one of the most recognizable choices on the Blizzard menu. Snickers is a household name that children and adults know well from Halloween, movie nights, and everyday snacking. For peanut butter and chocolate fans, it delivers caramel and nougat alongside peanuts, making it more layered in flavor than most other candy-based Blizzard options. For casual treat-seekers, the Mini at just 350 calories makes it one of the lightest Blizzard options on the entire DQ menu.
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.
Snickers Blizzard Sizes, Calories, and Nutrition at a Glance
The Snickers Blizzard comes in four sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, and Large, ranging from 350 to 1,060 calories per the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu.
The table below shows the key nutrition numbers for every size. All figures come directly from the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu and are not third-party estimates.
| Size | Calories | Total Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
| Mini | 350 | 12 | 53 | 8 | 150 |
| Small | 610 | 21 | 92 | 14 | 260 |
| Medium | 800 | 28 | 120 | 18 | 340 |
| Large | 1,060 | 37 | 159 | 24 | 450 |
Note: Some third-party nutrition sites show differing figures for certain sizes. The numbers in this table come from the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu and are the most accurate available. Always use official DQ data as your reference before ordering.
The Mini at 350 calories is among the lightest Blizzard sizes on the entire DQ menu, making it a strong option for kids or lighter eaters. The Small at 610 calories is the most balanced solo treat size. The Medium at 800 calories is the most popular full-dessert choice for individual orders. The Large at 1,060 calories is best shared between two people.
Full Nutrition Facts by Size
The Snickers Blizzard Mini contains 350 calories with 12g of total fat and 53g of carbohydrates, making it one of the lowest-calorie options on the DQ Blizzard menu per the official Dairy Queen nutrition data.
The Mini contains 350 calories, 12g of total fat, 7g of saturated fat, 0g of trans fat, 53g of carbohydrates, 45g of total sugars, 0g of dietary fiber, and 8g of protein. It has 150mg of sodium and 30mg of cholesterol. The Mini is the only size with 0g of trans fat, which is a meaningful detail for parents ordering for kids.
The Large contains 1,060 calories, 37g of total fat, 159g of carbohydrates, and 24g of protein, with 450mg of sodium. Based on the standard 2,000-calorie daily reference used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Large covers 53 percent of a full day’s calorie intake in a single serving.
| Nutrient | Mini | Small | Medium | Large |
| Calories | 350 | 610 | 800 | 1,060 |
| Total Fat (g) | 12 | 21 | 28 | 37 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 7 | — | — | — |
| Trans Fat (g) | 0 | — | — | 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 30 | — | — | — |
| Sodium (mg) | 150 | 260 | 340 | 450 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 53 | 92 | 120 | 159 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 0 | — | — | — |
| Total Sugars (g) | 45 | — | — | — |
| Protein (g) | 8 | 14 | 18 | 24 |
The Snickers Blizzard delivers strong protein across every size. Peanuts in the Snickers candy pieces and egg whites in the candy formula both contribute to the protein count. The Large reaches 24g of protein, which is notable for a frozen dessert.
What Goes Into the Snickers Blizzard Treat?
The Snickers Blizzard contains three main components: artificially flavored vanilla reduced fat ice cream, Snickers candy pieces, and an artificially flavored chocolate topping, 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 Snickers candy pieces contain milk chocolate made from sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, and artificial flavor, combined with peanuts, corn syrup, sugar, palm oil, skim milk, lactose, salt, and egg whites. The egg whites in the Snickers pieces form the nougat layer, which gives the candy its signature soft, chewy texture.
The chocolate topping contains high fructose corn syrup, water, cocoa processed with alkali, modified food starch, salt, potassium sorbate, and artificial flavors. Potassium sorbate is a standard approved preservative listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s generally recognized as safe list, used to maintain freshness in the topping.
What Goes Into the Snickers Blizzard Treat?
Confirmed Allergens per the official Dairy Queen ingredient statement:
- Egg — present via egg whites in the Snickers candy nougat layer
- Milk — present in the soft serve base and Snickers chocolate coating
- Peanut — present in the peanuts within the Snickers candy pieces
- Soy — present via soy lecithin in the Snickers milk chocolate
May Also Contain:
- Tree Nuts — due to shared equipment or facility cross-contact at production level
Anyone with severe allergies to tree nuts should treat this product as a high-risk item and speak with Dairy Queen staff before ordering.
Snickers Blizzard vs Snickers Brownie Blizzard: What Is the Difference?
The standard Snickers Blizzard and the Snickers Brownie Blizzard are two completely separate products with different ingredients and availability.
The standard Snickers Blizzard Treat is a permanent, year-round menu item at participating Dairy Queen locations. It contains vanilla soft serve, Snickers candy pieces, and a chocolate topping. The Snickers Brownie Blizzard is a limited-time or promotional flavor that adds brownie pieces to the mix, as listed on the official Dairy Queen limited-time menu. The two products differ in ingredients, calories, and availability. if you are interested in butterfinger treat checkout the complete menu.
If you are searching specifically for the standard Snickers Blizzard, you do not need brownie pieces in your order. Always confirm which version is currently available at your nearest Dairy Queen location by checking the DQ app before visiting.
Which Snickers Blizzard Size Should You Order?
The right size depends on your appetite, who you are ordering for, and your calorie awareness going in.
For young kids, the Mini at 350 calories is the clear pick. It is one of the lightest Blizzard sizes on the entire DQ menu and the only confirmed size with 0g of trans fat per the official Dairy Queen nutrition data. It delivers the full Snickers flavor experience in a kid-friendly portion.
For families sharing one dessert, the Large at 1,060 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. Use the DQ app to check current local pricing before deciding.
For Snickers fans who want the full flavor experience solo, the Medium at 800 calories is the strongest individual serving choice. More candy pieces and more chocolate topping come through in the larger portion size.
For casual treat-seekers on a solo visit, the Small at 610 calories is the most balanced option. It keeps the calorie count in a reasonable range while delivering the complete Snickers caramel, peanut butter, and nougat Blizzard experience.
| Who Is Ordering | Best Size | Calories |
| Young child (under 10) | Mini | 350 |
| Solo casual treat-seeker | Small | 610 |
| Snickers fan / full dessert | Medium | 800 |
| Sharing between two people | Large | 1,060 |
Snickers Blizzard Facts Most Customers Don’t Know Before Ordering
Most articles about this Blizzard cover only calories and a short ingredient list. They skip the details that genuinely matter before you order.
First, eggs are a confirmed allergen. Every competitor article lists Milk, Peanut, and Soy as the allergens. None of them flag Egg as a confirmed allergen. The official Dairy Queen ingredient statement lists Egg as a primary allergen because the Snickers nougat layer contains egg whites. This is a critical detail for anyone with an egg allergy who might assume this is a dairy-and-nut-only product.
Second, the Mini is the only size with 0g of trans fat. Per the official Dairy Queen nutrition menu, the Mini contains 0g of trans fat while the Large contains 1g. No competitor article breaks this down by size. For parents choosing between the Mini and Small for a child, this is a meaningful nutritional difference.
Third, what egg whites actually do in Snickers. Most people do not know why Snickers contains egg whites. The egg whites form the nougat layer, which is what gives Snickers its distinctive soft, chewy center between the peanuts and the chocolate. This is a genuine ingredient education point that no competitor article provides.
Fourth, the chocolate topping is a separate component from the Snickers pieces. Many customers assume the chocolate flavor comes entirely from the candy. The official Dairy Queen ingredient statement lists the artificially flavored chocolate topping as a distinct third ingredient. That topping contains high fructose corn syrup and potassium sorbate as a preservative. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies potassium sorbate as generally recognized as safe.
Fifth, Snickers is the world’s top-selling candy bar. According to Wikipedia, Snickers generates over $380 million in yearly global sales. That makes this Blizzard flavor one of the most commercially credible candy pairings on the DQ menu. No competitor article contextualizes the Snickers Blizzard against the global reach of the candy itself.
Sixth, the Snickers Blizzard Cake exists. Dairy Queen offers a Snickers Blizzard Cake at participating locations. It is a separate product from the Blizzard Treat and is a popular birthday and celebration option. Check the DQ app or call your nearest Dairy Queen to confirm current availability.
Conclusion
The Dairy Queen Snickers Blizzard Treat brings together one of the world’s most iconic candy bars and Dairy Queen’s world-famous soft serve into a single frozen dessert available year-round. It comes in four sizes from 350 to 1,060 calories, so there is a right option for every appetite and occasion. The Mini is the best pick for kids and lighter eaters, the Small covers most solo visits, the Medium delivers the full Snickers experience, and the Large is built for sharing. Always check allergens carefully because egg is a confirmed allergen alongside milk, peanut, and soy. Order through the DQ app to earn DQ Rewards points on every purchase and check current local pricing before you go.
