M&M's Blizzard — Texture and Flavor Profile

The defining characteristic of the M&M's Blizzard is the candy shell texture. Unlike Oreo pieces, which soften slightly in the soft serve, M&M's candy shells remain crunchy — each piece delivers a crisp snap before you hit the chocolate interior. The result is a Blizzard with more distinct texture pops per bite. At 490 cal (Small), it is moderate on the calorie scale and a lighter option than Reese's or Cookie Dough. Browse all Blizzard flavors on The Dairy Queen Menu.

M&M's Blizzard — Best Customizations

The M&M's Blizzard works well with:

  • Chocolate soft serve base — Doubles the chocolate presence. Popular with guests who want a richer version.
  • Add peanut M&M's — Some locations carry peanut M&M's as an alternative mix-in. Ask your crew.
  • Hot fudge swirl — Adds warm chocolate sauce to complement the M&M's chocolate core.

M&M's vs. Oreo Blizzard — Which is Crunchier?

Blizzard FlavorMiniSmall CaloriesProfile
M&M's® Blizzard$3.49490Candy shell crunch, moderate calories
Oreo® Cookie Blizzard$3.49420Cookie crumble, lightest standard option
Butterfinger® Blizzard$3.49470Wafer-crisp crunch, PB chocolate
Snickers® Blizzard$3.49500Nougat + caramel + chocolate

Both are crunchy Blizzards, but in different ways. The M&M's delivers a hard candy-shell crunch that is more distinct and pronounced. The Oreo delivers a softer, more integrated cookie crumble. If you want bold texture pops, M&M's wins. If you want even distribution and a more traditional Blizzard texture, Oreo wins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mini $3.49, Small $4.49, Medium $5.29, Large $5.99.
DQ uses standard milk chocolate M&M's candy pieces. Some locations may offer peanut M&M's as an alternative — ask your crew.
Small 490 cal, Medium 690 cal, Large approximately 1,000 cal.

Browse all Blizzard flavors and the complete DQ food menu on The Dairy Queen Menu.