Cold Stone is bringing back a fan favorite for fall 2026, and it’s adding a brand new creation to the menu. The chain has announced the return of its Going Bananas for Jell-O Pudding Creation, now joined by the new Crumb and Get It Creation. Both seasonal offerings are available now at participating locations nationwide through November 17, 2026, according to Cold Stone.
Going Bananas Returns
Cold Stone’s Going Bananas for Jell-O Pudding Creation features Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding Ice Cream folded with Nilla Wafers, banana, and whipped topping. The ice cream itself is the Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding variety, which means the pudding flavor is baked into the base rather than added as a separate layer. The Nilla Wafers, banana, and whipped topping are folded in, giving the creation its pudding-inspired character.
The combination delivers a familiar banana pudding flavor profile, but in the chain’s signature cold-stone style. The ice cream serves as the base, with the mix-ins doing the heavy lifting. This is a straightforward take on a dessert many customers will recognize from home cooking, with the ingredients mirroring a classic banana pudding recipe.
For anyone who has tried this creation in a previous run, the formula appears unchanged. The same core components are listed: the banana cream pudding ice cream, the wafer pieces, the banana, and the whipped topping. Cold Stone has not said whether the recipe has been altered for this year’s return.
Crumb and Get It Joins the Menu
The new Crumb and Get It Creation is the other half of this fall launch. It combines Honey Maid Graham Cracker Ice Cream with cookie dough, Honey Maid Graham Crackers, and cookie butter. The name is a playful reference to the familiar call to come and eat, adapted to fit the graham cracker theme. It’s a wordplay that ties the product name directly to its ingredients.
This creation leans on the Honey Maid brand for both its ice cream base and the graham cracker pieces mixed in. The cookie dough and cookie butter add richness to the overall flavor profile. Unlike the banana pudding option, this is a brand new item with no prior history on the menu.
The graham cracker ice cream serves as the foundation, with additional graham cracker pieces folded in alongside the cookie dough and cookie butter. That gives the creation a layered texture, with soft cookie dough contrasting against the crunchier cracker pieces.
What’s In Each Creation
For anyone keeping track of the specifics, here’s the breakdown of both menu items:
- Going Bananas for Jell-O Pudding Creation: Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding Ice Cream, Nilla Wafers, banana, whipped topping
- Crumb and Get It Creation: Honey Maid Graham Cracker Ice Cream, cookie dough, Honey Maid Graham Crackers, cookie butter
- Availability: Both are available now at participating locations through November 17, 2026
The two creations are also available as standalone ice cream flavors. That means customers who want the Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding Ice Cream or the Honey Maid Graham Cracker Ice Cream without the mix-ins can order them on their own. Both seasonal Creations and their respective ice cream flavors are available now at participating locations nationwide through November 17, 2026, according to Cold Stone.
This dual availability is worth noting. A customer who prefers a simpler scoop can skip the mix-ins entirely. A customer who wants the full experience can order the creation as listed. The choice is left to the individual.
Ingredient Notes
The ingredients are worth noting for anyone with dietary restrictions or preferences. The Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding Ice Cream is the base for the first creation, and it’s folded with the mix-ins rather than layered. That means the pudding flavor runs through the entire scoop, not just a ribbon or swirl on top.
The banana pudding creation brings together a recognizable set of components. Jello-O Banana Cream Pudding is a familiar product, and pairing it with Nilla Wafers and banana mirrors the ingredients of a classic banana pudding dessert. The whipped topping adds a light finish to the mix.
The Crumb and Get It Creation uses cookie dough and cookie butter alongside the graham cracker pieces. The Honey Maid Graham Cracker Ice Cream serves as the base, with additional Honey Maid Graham Crackers folded in. This gives the creation a pronounced graham cracker flavor from two sources: the ice cream and the cracker pieces.
Both creations are available at participating locations, which means not every Cold Stone store will have them. Customers should check with their local shop before making a trip. The chain has not specified which locations are included or how many stores are participating.
The November Window
The November 17, 2026 cutoff gives the company a clear window for the promotion. After that date, the creations will no longer be available, based on the information Cold Stone has provided. The chain has not said what will replace them on the menu.
For anyone who wants to try them, the advice is straightforward: don’t wait too long. The window runs from now until mid-November, and that is the only availability period Cold Stone has announced.
The two creations cover different flavor bases. One is built around banana and vanilla pudding flavors. The other is centered on graham cracker and cookie butter. They are distinct enough that they will appeal to different tastes, though Cold Stone has not offered any guidance on which is better suited to which preference.
Cold Stone has not said whether either creation will return after November 17. The source gives only the end date, not what follows. The chain has not discussed any future plans for these items.
Seasonal Pairing
Cold Stone has paired a returning item with a brand new one for this fall rollout. The strategy gives loyal customers something familiar while offering a reason for new or lapsed customers to visit. That said, this is general context about how seasonal menu pairings often work, not a claim Cold Stone has made about its own reasoning.
The banana pudding creation has a built-in audience. People who tried it in previous runs are likely to come back for it. The Crumb and Get It Creation, meanwhile, is the new option for anyone who wants to try something they haven’t had before. Again, Cold Stone has not commented on its strategy here; this is simply a description of what the two items offer.
The company has not announced pricing for either creation. Cost information is not included in the announcement, so customers will need to check with their local store for current prices. Cold Stone has not confirmed a specific price point for these two items.
The photo accompanying the announcement shows both creations side by side, giving customers a visual preview of what to expect. The image comes via Cold Stone Creamery.
Final Take
Cold Stone’s fall 2026 offering is a mix of nostalgia and novelty. The Going Bananas for Jell-O Pudding Creation gives returning customers a familiar favorite, while the Crumb and Get It Creation offers something new for the curious.
Both are available now, but only until November 17, 2026. That’s a limited window.
The two creations are distinct enough that they’ll appeal to different tastes. The banana pudding option is creamy and pudding-forward. The graham cracker option is rich with cookie dough and cookie butter.
For customers, the choice comes down to preference. Banana pudding or cookie butter. Creamy or crumbly. Both are available now, and both will be gone by mid-November.
Source: brandeating.com
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