DQ Classic Novelty440 CaloriesPeanuts & Fudge Inside

Buster Bar® Treat

Q: Does the Buster Bar contain peanuts?

Yes. The Buster Bar contains salted peanuts inside the soft serve layer. Not suitable for guests with peanut allergies.

Q: Is the Buster Bar available year-round?

Yes. The Buster Bar is a core DQ novelty treat available year-round at most DQ locations.

$2.49

Meet the ultimate frozen novelty on a stick. The Buster Bar features velvety vanilla DQ soft serve generously ribboned with crunchy salted peanuts and gooey chocolate fudge, all encased inside a crisp, crackly chocolate shell. It serves as the richer, crunchier cousin to the iconic Dilly Bar, priced at just $2.49 for 440 calories.

Price	$2.49
Calories	440 cal
Total Fat	24g
Contains	Peanuts — allergen warning
Format	On a stick — portable

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Price & Calories — 2026

Option	Price	Calories	Fat
Buster Bar® Treat	$2.49	440 cal	24g
Dilly® Bar (Chocolate)	$1.99	210 cal	11g
Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar	$2.49	220 cal	12g

Buster Bar — What's Inside

While the standard Dilly Bar keeps things simple with plain soft serve and chocolate dip, the Buster Bar takes texture and flavor to a whole new dimension. Once you bite through the snappy chocolate exterior, you immediately hit dense swirls of chocolate fudge and whole roasted peanuts embedded throughout the cold ice cream. It delivers all the nostalgic salty-sweet magic of a sit-down Peanut Buster Parfait, condensed onto a convenient wooden stick. Explore our entire treat catalog on The Queen Dairy Menu.

Buster Bar vs. Dilly Bar — The Key Difference

Item	Price	Calories	What's Inside
Buster Bar® Treat	$2.49	440 cal	Soft serve + peanuts + fudge + choc shell
Dilly® Bar (Chocolate)	$1.99	210 cal	Plain soft serve + chocolate shell
Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar	$2.49	220 cal	Dairy-free base + chocolatey coating

Does the Buster Bar Contain Peanuts?

Yes, absolutely. Roasted, salted peanuts are one of the defining star components of the Buster Bar. Because of this, it is strictly unsuitable for anyone suffering from peanut allergies. If you're seeking a safe and delicious nut-free frozen novelty, we recommend opting for a traditional chocolate-dipped Dilly Bar ($1.99) or our plant-based Non-Dairy Dilly Bar ($2.49).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the DQ Buster Bar?+

A Buster Bar is priced at $2.49 at most DQ franchises and provides 440 calories of satisfying salty-sweet goodness.

Does the Buster Bar contain peanuts?+

Yes, it is packed with real salted peanuts folded directly into the soft serve core. Individuals with peanut allergies must avoid this item.

Is the Buster Bar available year-round?+

Yes, the Buster Bar is a staple novelty item kept in store freezers all year round across virtually all DQ locations.

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The Buster Bar — DQ's Original Frozen Bar

Long before the first Blizzard was ever flipped upside down, the Buster Bar was already delighting ice cream lovers across the country. As one of Dairy Queen's foundational novelty creations, it masterfully balances salty roasted peanuts, rich fudge, vanilla cream, and a crunchy candy shell. At $2.49 and 440 calories, it provides tremendous value and substance for anyone craving an on-the-go snack. Browse the rest of our frozen specialties on The Queen Dairy Menu.

Buster Bar vs. Dilly Bar — Which to Choose?

	Buster Bar	Dilly Bar (Chocolate)
Price	$2.49	$1.99
Calories	440 cal	210 cal
Contents	Soft serve + peanuts + fudge + chocolate shell	Soft serve + chocolate shell only
Flavor	Rich, salty-sweet, multi-layered	Clean, simple, classic
Best For	Guests who want more complexity and substance	Guests who want a simple, light novelty bar

What's in the Buster Bar

DQ vanilla soft serve core — The same base used across all DQ frozen treats
Salted peanuts — Distributed throughout the soft serve for crunch and salt
Fudge layer — Chocolate fudge threaded through the soft serve
Chocolate shell coating — Hardens on contact with the cold soft serve, shatters on the first bite

The Salty-Sweet Formula

At its heart, the Buster Bar leverages the exact same beloved flavor blueprint that turned the Peanut Buster Parfait into an American legend: salted peanuts and velvety fudge colliding with sweet vanilla soft serve. The key distinction is pure portability. While the Parfait requires a spoon and a seat, the Buster Bar is completely handheld and costs $2.50 less, making it a wonderful grab-and-go indulgence.

Best for Peanut Lovers

If your all-time favorites include the Reese's Blizzard or the Peanut Buster Parfait, you will feel right at home here. The Buster Bar celebrates that same legendary trifecta of peanut butter crunch, deep cocoa, and cool cream—packaged into the single most affordable and portable frozen bar on the menu.