Cincinnati-based Graeter’s, known for its rich history as America’s oldest family-owned ice cream maker, has officially made its fan-favorite Banana Chocolate Chip flavor a permanent fixture in its lineup.
The ice cream, which features a creamy banana base loaded with Graeter’s signature chocolate chips, has long been a seasonal treat that fans eagerly awaited each July. However, in a surprise move this year, Graeter’s released the flavor much earlier—mid-March—and announced that it would now be available year-round.
The decision comes after years of customer requests and is a significant shift for the brand, which typically reserves Banana Chocolate Chip for its summer menu. The move has been met with overwhelming excitement from loyal fans, many of whom have expressed their delight on social media. “Year-round BCC??!! Pretty please,” one fan exclaimed, while another added, “I’m crying tears of joy at my work desk. A win for us banana fans.”
Founded in 1860, Graeter’s continues to use its signature French pot process, a small-batch technique that produces an ultra-creamy texture unlike anything else on the market. With the introduction of Banana Chocolate Chip as a permanent flavor, Graeter’s has made it clear that the beloved treat is here to stay.
While the flavor is now available in all Graeter’s scoop shops and for nationwide shipping through Graeters.com, it remains unclear if it will be sold in major grocery stores. Nevertheless, this move marks a significant expansion for the iconic ice cream brand, solidifying Banana Chocolate Chip as a staple flavor for years to come.
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