# Indulgent Drinkable Dessert Shakes These Smashburger Shakes Have Debuted for Spring and Summer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-shakes References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smashburger-introduces-banana-shake-and-the-banana-chocolatey-chip-shake/) & [smashburger](https://smashburger.com)  These new [Smashburger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-shake) shakes have been introduced by the brand as a series of banana-focused drinkable desserts that are perfect for satisfying cravings for a frozen treat this spring or summer. The shakes come in two options including the Banana Chocolatey Chip Shake and the Banana Shake, which are both crafted with real banana puree alongside Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. The Banana Chocolatey Chip Shake features the [Denali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-dough-moose-tracks) chocolatey chips blended in, which can also be added into any of the brand's other shakes for an additional $0.50. Founder Tom Ryan spoke on the new Smashburger shakes saying, "At Smashburger, we love to bring bold flavor and a touch of nostalgia to the table, and our new Banana and Banana Chocolatey Chip Shakes do just that. The rich banana flavor mixed with chocolatey chips that melt into every sip makes these shakes fun, refreshing, and the perfect way to sip into summer.” Image Credit: Smashburger ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flavored Drinkable Desserts:** The rise of drinkable desserts focuses on indulgent flavors like banana-chocolatey chip to create a sensory treat experience. - **Nostalgia-inspired Flavors:** Consumers are gravitating towards nostalgia-inspired flavors, blending the comfort of traditional favorites with innovative twists. - **Premium Ingredient Usage:** Leveraging high-quality ingredients like Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream highlights the trend towards premiumization in dessert offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry is increasingly incorporating unique dessert beverages to meet the demand for novel indulgence. - **Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts:** Innovation within the ice cream sector is diversifying with the inclusion of drinkable dessert options showcasing premium ingredients. - **Flavor Additives & Enhancements:** The flavoring and additives industry is seeing growth opportunities through the integration of high-quality and nostalgic ingredients into new product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Shake Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-shake.md) - [Holiday-Themed Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-holiday-milkshakes.md) - [Festive Blended Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-blended-milkshake.md) - [Nutty Cookie Dough Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-pieces-cookie-dough-milkshake.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-shakes.md) - [Banana Cream Pie Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-pie-shake.md) - [Banana Pudding-Flavored Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding-shake.md) - [Creamy Banana Pudding Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-wafer-shake.md) - [Brownie-Inspired QSR Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-shakes.md)