The moment has arrived, America! McDonald’s beloved international dessert, the Kit Kat McFlurry, is making its way to stores nationwide starting July 10. The U.S. version has taken it up a notch by incorporating flavors from a classic ice cream shop favorite. Coined the Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry, this new creation blends the company’s famed soft serve with real banana, crunchy strawberry-flavored clusters, and Kit Kat pieces. And, naturally, it’s thick enough to enjoy by the spoonful.
Fans of McDonald’s from Australia might recognize the flavors in this new offering as both the Kit Kat McFlurry and the Banana Caramel Pie McFlurry have made their rounds in Australian “Maccas” several times over the past four years. Locations in Japan and Germany have also introduced Kit Kat-themed McFlurries. Furthermore, the U.K. features not only a standard Kit Kat McFlurry but also a Ruby Chocolate Kit Kat McFlurry showcasing pink ruby chocolate. These variations have sparked envy and frustration among fans in the U.S. eager to sample these treats.
Despite some social media users joking about the company’s notoriously “broken” soft serve machines, many are expressing their excitement to try the new McFlurry. “Take all my money,” wrote one eager fan on Instagram. Another captured the delightful surprise of a domestic Kit Kat offering, commenting, “WHAT?! US?? It’s a miracle.”
What is the flavor of the new McFlurry?
While McDonald’s latest offering combines two ice cream classics — a crunchy McFlurry with candy bits and a banana split — some users on social media raised concerns about the banana flavor. However, early tasters report that the banana taste is quite mild. In fact, fans in Australia delighted in the banana flavor of that McFlurry. The dessert also includes Kit Kat’s classic milk chocolate-covered wafers, providing cocoa notes and the candy bar’s flaky texture as well.
The Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry does not contain a syrup mix-in, which has disappointed some taste testers who were hoping for strawberry syrup or hot fudge mix-ins similar to Japan’s strawberry Kit Kat McFlurry released in 2022. Nonetheless, a generous amount of fruit crumble mixed in ensures each bite is both crispy and sweet. Customers who enjoyed last year’s Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry may find similarities between the two, as both feature delightful strawberry clusters.
Some fans in the U.S. are nostalgic about this dessert and are drawing parallels to McDonald’s banana milkshake, which has been absent from the menu for years. This new release also follows the Grandma McFlurry, which launched in May 2024, celebrating butterscotch with rich syrup and textured crumbles, indicating the company’s revived focus on retro foods. The Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry will only be available while supplies last, so it might be wise to get one soon.