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Purple Reign Husky Football Post-Practice Smoothie

The refreshing drink is regularly made available to UW football players after practices
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Purple Reign smoothies are regularly available to Husky football players after practice. | Mike Vorel/Seattle Times

Posted on July 21, 2022


  By Recipe Editor, SuperWest Sports
This recipe may not be a favorite beyond fans of the Washington Huskies, but there’s no doubting its nutritional value.

According to to beat writer Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times, the smoothie known as “Purple Reign” is regularly made available to UW players after practices.

A sign attached to the table on which the smoothies were recently placed states that a serving contains 24 grams of protein, 49 grams of carbs, and 7 grams of fat for a total of 342 calories.

Here is how to make the refreshing drink.

Ingredients & Instructions

6 oz milk
2 oz cherry juice
2 tbsp avocado
1/4 c Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/3 c frozen blueberries
1/4 c frozen pineapple
2 tsp honey

Place all ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until completely combined, smooth and creamy.

Source: University of Washington Athletics



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