Chef Linda
Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
View Recipes
Chia Pudding Parfait
By Chef Linda
Our daily routines are a made up of a variety of habits…some good, some not so good. Habits are important, especially the good ones, and starting the day with something nourishing can help set the tone for the rest of the day. While this recipe for Chia Pudding Parfaits is healthy and will make you feel just a bit more virtuous than a bagel or banana on-the-go, it's also luscious, creamy, and full of flavor and texture. Chia seeds contain many beneficial health properties and can be found in many grocery stores today. Make the chia pudding the night before and add your toppings the next day. Served in elegant wine glasses, it's a beautiful brunch recipe that will delight your guests.Ingredients
1 ½ cups non-dairy milk
2 tbsp real maple syrup
⅓ cup chia seeds
Dash of salt
For the Toppings
Fresh berries
Chopped apple
Chopped banana
Chopped nuts
Cinnamon
Hemp seeds
Real maple syrup
Directions
1
Place chia seeds, nut milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a jar and stir or shake well. Seal the jar and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Spoon pudding into bowls and top with fresh fruit, nuts, cinnamon and a dash of maple syrup. Layer the pudding with toppings for a more elegant presentation.
Notes
Chia Pudding Parfait
2 parfaits
INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups non-dairy milk
2 tbsp real maple syrup
⅓ cup chia seeds
Dash of salt
For the Toppings
Fresh berries
Chopped apple
Chopped banana
Chopped nuts
Cinnamon
Hemp seeds
Real maple syrup
DIRECTIONS
1
Place chia seeds, nut milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a jar and stir or shake well. Seal the jar and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Spoon pudding into bowls and top with fresh fruit, nuts, cinnamon and a dash of maple syrup. Layer the pudding with toppings for a more elegant presentation.