Step 1

Shake the can of coconut milk to blend the cream and water. Pour the coconut milk into a bowl or container (it's okay if it's not perfectly blended).

Step 2

Whisk in the sweetener (if using) and vanilla until everything is smooth and blended. If the coconut cream still hasn't fully blended in, use a blender or stick blender.

Step 3

Whisk in the chia seeds so they're evenly distributed.

Step 4

Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour to set into a pudding. Give it one more stir, then serve.