1. Use a medium mix bowl or a mason jar and combine the chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt – either stir together the ingredients or shake them if you’re making them in a jar. 
2. Next, add almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and whisk it together until it’s well combined and the cocoa powder is fully dissolved – it may look thin and watery but the chia seeds will swell and thicken the pudding as it all sets.
3. Cover your bowl or jar with a lid of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight – this will let the tiny black seeds absorb all the liquid and give you the desired pudding-like consistency. 
4. Once the pudding is set and you have the desired thickness, give it a good stir to break up any clumps in this gel-like consistency – if it’s too thick, add a little more almond milk.
5. Enjoy your chia pudding with various toppings like fresh berries, nuts, or even a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes.

Perfect for breakfast or that extra healthy snack during the day!