Add the shredded coconut or coconut flakes (whichever one you have on hand) and water into a blender and blend for 3 minutes.
Strain the milk with a nut milk bag or a sieve.
Quickly rinse off the blender carafe and pour the coconut milk back into the carafe. Add in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Blend on a low speed for a couple minutes until the chia seeds start to gel up and the mixture becomes thick.
Pour the mix into a glass or a bowl. Top it with your favorite fruits and eat right away if you don't mind the thinner consistency, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let it set up more.
Notes
Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Recipe by Mariko Sakata | Raw Food and Plant-based Recipes at https://marikosakata.com/almost-instant-raw-vegan-coconut-chia-pudding/