How Much Is a McFlurry? Prices, Flavors and Calories

A regular McFlurry costs about $4.29 at most U.S. McDonald’s before tax. That is the usual price for both the OREO McFlurry and the M&M’S McFlurry. Some restaurants also sell a smaller snack size for less.

Like everything at McDonald’s, the price can change by location. Expect to pay more in big cities, at airports and on delivery apps.

McFlurry prices and calories

What flavors of McFlurry are there?

The two flavors you can find almost all year are:

• OREO McFlurry: vanilla soft serve with crushed OREO cookie pieces. It is the most popular choice.
• M&M’S McFlurry: vanilla soft serve with mini M&M’S candies. It has more calories because of the chocolate candy.

McDonald’s also brings out limited time flavors a few times a year. These come and go, so check the McDonald’s app to see what your store has right now.

Why does a McFlurry cost more than a cone?

A McFlurry has more soft serve than a cone, plus cookie or candy pieces, and it takes more time to make. The worker adds the toppings, then uses a special machine to spin them into the ice cream. All of that adds up to a higher price.

Why does the McFlurry spoon look strange?

The McFlurry spoon has a hollow, square handle. That is on purpose. The handle clips onto the McFlurry machine, which spins the spoon to mix the toppings into the soft serve. Then the same spoon is handed to you to eat with.

Who invented the McFlurry?

The McFlurry was created in 1995 by Ron McLellan, who owned a McDonald’s in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada. It did so well there that McDonald’s tested it in the U.S. in 1997, and by March 1998 it was sold at McDonald’s across the U.S. and Canada.

Why can’t I get a McFlurry sometimes?

If you have ever been told “the ice cream machine is down,” you are not alone. The machines go through a long heat cleaning cycle and can be tricky to fix. Read more in why the McDonald’s ice cream machine is always broken. Tip: the McDonald’s app often hides desserts when the machine at that store is not working.

How can you save money on a McFlurry?

• Check the app for deals. McDonald’s often runs dessert offers, and you earn points on every order.
• Ask about a snack size. Some stores sell a smaller McFlurry for less money.
• Pick a sundae or cone. A Hot Fudge Sundae is about $2.99 and a cone is about $2.31.
• Order in the store. Ice cream does not travel well on delivery, and app prices are higher.

Is a McFlurry ice cream?

McDonald’s soft serve is made with milk, sugar and cream, and McDonald’s calls it reduced fat ice cream. It is softer and lighter than scooped ice cream because air is mixed in as it freezes. For a similar treat at other places, see the Dairy Queen menu for Blizzards, or read is a Wendy’s Frosty ice cream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a McFlurry?

A regular McFlurry costs about $4.29 at most U.S. McDonald’s before tax. Prices change by location.

How many calories are in a McFlurry?

A regular OREO McFlurry has about 410 calories, and a regular M&M’S McFlurry has about 570 calories.

What is the cheapest dessert at McDonald’s?

The Vanilla Cone is usually the cheapest at about $2.31, followed by the Hot Fudge Sundae at about $2.99.

Who invented the McFlurry?

Ron McLellan, a McDonald’s franchise owner in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada, created the McFlurry in 1995.

Why is the McFlurry spoon hollow?

The hollow handle clips onto the McFlurry machine, which spins the spoon to mix the toppings into the soft serve.

Does McDonald’s have a small McFlurry?

Some McDonald’s restaurants sell a snack size McFlurry for less than the regular size. It depends on the location.

Prices are typical U.S. prices before tax and can vary by location. Menus Info is not affiliated with any restaurant mentioned. See how we check prices.