I Tried Dunkin’s New Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte, and It’s Puddin’ Me in a Good Mood

Dunkin’ never fails to treat us with the best of the best when it comes to refreshing new flavors. I’ve been a Dunkin’ diehard basically my entire coffee-loving life, and the chain has yet to disappoint me. I most recently tried its line of protein drinks, which has been great for the days when I need a little extra boost. But the reason I love Dunkin’ so much is because of its constant exploration of new flavors.

Now, I consider myself a banana pudding expert. My family makes it for every holiday get-together, and just this past year, I made two different versions of the Magnolia Bakery banana pudding. I am obsessed. So when I found out the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte? Well, color me elated.

Much like it sounds, the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte consists of Dunkin’s signature espresso mixed with creamy banana and vanilla custard flavors. Then it’s topped with a velvety banana cold foam for that authentic floating-on-a-cloud experience. If you’ve ever had Dunkin’s previous Cloud lattes, you know what I’m talking about.

Ecstatic doesn’t come close to how I felt when the kind Dunkin’ worker handed me my drink. I could see that the cold foam was thick and accompanied by a slightly yellow tint. My first sip was very banana-forward. Now, I’m a banana lover, full stop. I eat a few bunches a week at minimum, and if it has banana anywhere in the title, I’m ordering it.

That’s not to say that everyone will like it. I do know that some have a slight aversion, since it can be an extremely overpowering flavor. My friend once said, “If I make a strawberry banana smoothie, I need to come to terms with the fact that it’s going to mostly become a banana smoothie.”

I did taste slight hints of vanilla, but the banana certainly did all the heavy lifting—so the latte wasn’t quite as “banana pudding” coded as I had hoped. The banana’s strong sweetness pairs with the coffee’s slightly bitter notes in the most satisfying way, and the cold foam is dreamy and soft. I typically don’t love overly sweet fruit drinks, but the Banana Puddin’ Cloud Latte serves as a solid baseline. That said, I will be back to order this 100 more times before it leaves menus.

Alongside the Banana Puddin’ Cloud latte, you can also try:

If these banana drinks are making you crave banana pudding, I completely understand. Thankfully it’s easy to make banana pudding at home to have alongside your Dunkin’ drink. That way, your whole day can be banana themed.

This spring banana-themed menu will only be around for a limited time—likely until the summer seasonal menu drops. Make sure to taste your heart out before they’re all gone. I know I will!