Close the lid of the jar and shake all the ingredients together for 10-15 seconds.
Let the pudding sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
While the pudding sits in the fridge, you can make the vegan caramel sauce. Start by adding the maple syrup, pitted dates, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender. Blend on high until your caramel sauce is at a desirable consistency.
After the alotted time in the fridge, top your Sea Salted Caramel Chia Pudding with vegan or coconut whipped cream, vegan caramel sauce, chopped dates, and a sprinkle of sea salt.