‘Game changer’ item returns to Macca’s after four year absence

Macca’s is bringing back three popular desserts for a limited time – with one “fan-favourite” returning to menus for the first time in four years.

Macca’s is bringing back three popular desserts for a limited time – with one “fan-favourite” returning to menus for the first time in four years.

The fast-food giant is bringing back the Banana Caramel Pie McFlurry, which retails for around $4.50, as well as its $2 Banana Caramel Pie and a $3 Banana Thickshake.

There is also a new dessert landing into Macca’s around the country — Banana Caramel Pie Chocolate McFlurry, which features pastry with banana custard and caramel sauce on a bed of vanilla or chocolate soft serve.

Macca's has brought back the Banana Caramel Pie and Banana Caramel Pie McFlurry. Picture: Supplied

When the Banana Caramel Pie McFlurry was first released in 2020, customers were quick to express their excitement online, declaring the item a “game-changer”.

“Oh dear Lord! I know not what I do,” one person wrote on Facebook.

“Game changer,” another simply said.

“OMG yummmm,” a third person added.

The new menu items, which can be purchased at Macca’s restaurants nationwide and via the MyMacca’s App and McDelivery, hit stores on June 12 and are part of a collaboration with Despicable Me 4 movie which landing in cinemas on June 20.

In addition to the food, there will also be 12 mix and match Minion toys available with Happy Meals.

“We’re so excited to collaborate with Illumination’s Despicable Me franchise for what is certain to be one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year. Since they first appeared in 2010s Despicable Me, the Minions have become global icons, infiltrating pop culture in a meaningful way,” Nichole Tsiros, senior brand manager for McDonald’s Australia, said.

The desserts have been introduced to promote Despicable Me 4. Picture: Supplied

“Like the Minions themselves, our Happy Meals are playful and nostalgic with intergenerational appeal. With our Despicable Me 4 Happy Meal, we’re taking that fun, feel-good experience to the next level by offering moments of connection for the entire family, with a range of menu items for the small and big kids.  

“The Minions are taking over, but not for long, so head into your nearest Macca’s before they’re gone.”

It comes after McDonald’s Australia released a new “smart” meal to help Aussies struggling through the current cost-of-living crisis.

The McSmart Meal offers two burgers – a choice between two Cheeseburgers or two Chicken ‘n’ Cheese or one of each – Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink for $6.95 – and “is only available in Australia”.

Expert analysis has suggested Macca’s price increases have been ‘well beyond’ the inflation rate.

Its new meal deal comes after fed-up consumers revealed they were thinking twice about hitting the drive-through or ordering UberEats due to rising cost-of-living pressures.

Expert analysis has suggested Macca’s price increases have been “well beyond” the inflation rate.

Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, revealed recently the price of a large fries has increased by more than 50 per cent since 2019, from $3.20 to its current price of $4.85.

A classic angus burger is up more than 25 per cent from $7.95 to $10.

“That’s pretty significant — this is coming amid a time when everyone is focusing much more on bang for their buck due to cost of living,” he said.