Smoothie King Coffee D-lite Vanilla Recipe

This smoothie king Coffee D-Lite Vanilla copycat recipe is made with real, simple ingredients like cold brew coffee, nonfat milk, vanilla frozen yogurt, turbinado sugar, and whey protein to bring the Smoothie King flavor home.

We use these smart swaps to match the original’s creamy texture, mellow sweetness, and light energy boost, all without the proprietary blends or additives.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 cup cold brew coffee: Gives us that mellow, energizing coffee base and a clean caffeine boost.
• 1 cup nonfat milk: Adds creaminess while keeping the fat low—just like the original.
• 1 cup vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt: Brings sweetness and that dessert-like vanilla vibe we’re after.
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar: A natural sweetener that melts right in and gives us that light molasses touch.
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder: Swaps in for Smoothie King’s protein blend to help keep it filling and flavorful.
• 1 cup ice: Blends everything up cold and smooth—makes it a real smoothie, not a milkshake.

How To Make Smoothie King Coffee D-lite Vanilla (Copycat):

1. Add the cold brew coffee, nonfat milk, vanilla frozen yogurt, turbinado sugar, protein powder, and ice to your blender.
2. Blend on high speed until everything is smooth, creamy, and a little frothy.
3. Taste it—if you want it sweeter, add a bit more sugar or yogurt. Too thick? Splash in a little extra milk.
4. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy right away for the best texture.

How This Copycat Recipe Matches The Real Taste:

The original smoothie king Coffee D-Lite Vanilla is all about creamy texture, mellow coffee flavor, and sweet vanilla without being too heavy. It’s designed as a lighter, energy-boosting smoothie with just enough protein to keep you going.

To match that, we lean on cold brew for the same smooth, low-acid coffee base. Using vanilla frozen yogurt gives us both sweetness and creaminess, while whey protein powder not only adds protein but helps copy that thick, almost milkshake-like body. Turbinado sugar brings in a touch of molasses-like sweetness, just like Smoothie King’s own recipe.

Nutrition-wise, this version keeps calories and sugar in check while still hitting about 11g of protein per serving very close to the store version, without the mystery ingredients.

Recipe Tips & Variations:

Make it vegan: Swap in oat or almond milk, dairy-free vanilla frozen yogurt, and a plant-based vanilla protein powder.

Cut the sugar: Skip the turbinado or use a natural low-cal sweetener like stevia or monk fruit. Still sweet, just lighter.

More caffeine kick: Add a shot of espresso or use stronger cold brew concentrate if you need more buzz.

Extra flavor options: A dash of cinnamon, a splash of vanilla extract, or even a pinch of sea salt can add a nice twist without messing with the base flavor.

Thicker texture: Reduce the milk a little or toss in more frozen yogurt or even a few frozen banana slices (just know banana will change the flavor slightly).

How To Store This Smoothie:

In the fridge: Pop it in a sealed jar or bottle and keep it cold for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking—it’ll settle a bit.

In the freezer: Freeze the smoothie in ice cube trays. When you’re ready, blend the cubes with a splash of milk for a quick remake that’s just as good.

Nutrition facts (per serving):

• Calories: ~240
• Carbs: 36g
• Protein: 11g
• Fat: 5g
• Sugar: 30g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 260mg
• Caffeine: ~83mg

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