Smoothie King Gladiator® Vanilla

Want to make the Smoothie King Gladiator Vanilla at home? This homemade copycat recipe uses easy ingredients you can grab anywhere and tastes just like the store version. It’s creamy, low-carb, and still packs the full 45 g of protein without any added sugar.

How I Figured Out This Recipe

When I first tried to blend this shake, it came out thin—as if I’d mixed vanilla milk, not a smoothie. I knew Smoothie King starts with their Gladiator vanilla protein and then lets you pick two extras, so the main challenge was getting that spoon-thick texture while keeping carbs near zero.

My breakthrough was simple. I swapped plain water for unsweetened almond milk and added the tiniest pinch of xanthan gum. The almond milk keeps the carbs low, and the gum traps air so the drink fluffs up just like the one they hand you over the counter. One sip later, I knew I had it.

Gladiator Vanilla Ingredients

• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder: this delivers the same 45 g of protein as the real Gladiator.
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk: creamy texture with almost zero carbs.
• ½ cup frozen wild blueberries: one of the “choose-two” mix-ins, it adds color and antioxidants.
• 1 tablespoon almond butter: a second allowed add-in that brings healthy fat and a nutty hit.
• ½ cup ice: chills and thickens the blend.
• Optional pinch xanthan gum: my secret for shake-shop thickness.

How to Make Smoothie King Gladiator Vanilla (Copycat)

1. Pour almond milk into your blender.
2. Add frozen blueberries, almond butter, and ice.
3. Scoop in the vanilla protein powder and sprinkle the xanthan gum on top.
4. Blend on high for 30 seconds until the smoothie looks silky and thick.
5. Taste and fix: too thick? splash in a bit more almond milk. Need more sweetness? throw in three berries.

Why This Tastes Like the Smoothie King Version

• Gladiator vanilla protein gives the exact creamy vanilla base with 45 g of protein.
• Almond milk and xanthan gum copy the store’s thick, spoonable texture without piling on sugar.
• Real blueberries and almond butter mirror the “pick two” system, so the flavor profile stays authentic.
• Zero added sugar keeps macros in the same range as the original.

Easy Tips and Swaps

• Vegan switch: use a plant-based vanilla protein powder.
• Keto hack: trade blueberries for spinach and the carbs drop even lower.
• Extra protein: add a third scoop for roughly 65 g total.
• More fiber: blend in a tablespoon of chia seeds; they disappear in the mix.

How to Store Your Smoothie

• In the Fridge: Pour any leftovers into a sealed jar and chill for up to 24 hours. Shake hard or give it a quick blend before drinking—protein can settle.
• In the Freezer: Freeze the smoothie in an ice-cube tray. When you want it, toss cubes into your blender with ¼ cup almond milk and blend for an instant thick treat.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving about 20 oz)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 3 g (1 g sugar)
• Fat: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Added Sugar: 0 g

FAQs

• Is the Gladiator Vanilla smoothie keto-friendly?

Yes. With only about 3 g net carbs and no added sugar, it fits most keto macros.

• Do I have to pick exactly two extras?

The original drink comes with two, but at home you can add or skip as you like—just keep in mind extra fruit adds carbs.

• Can I buy the exact Gladiator protein powder?

Some Smoothie King shops sell tubs of Gladiator protein. If yours doesn’t, a high-quality vanilla whey isolate does the trick.

Try More Recipes:

• Smoothie King Gladiator Strawberry Recipe
• Smoothie King Gladiator GLP-1 Vanilla Recipe
• Smoothie King Gladiator Glp-1 Strawberry Recipe