Banana Coconut Chia Pudding

From Natural Health Magazine, Jan/Feb 2013. Mr Grumpy saw this while at the hospital and asked me to make it when he gets home. The chia seeds thicken up the milk without the use of flour.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups skim milk
• 4  tablespoons  chia seeds
• 1  medium banana, mashed
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  tablespoon  light  agave syrup
•  cinnamon, pinch of
•  berries (for garnish)
•  mint leaf (for garnish)

Directions

1. Place milk and chia seeds in a saucepan and heat over medium heat to a low simmer, stirring occasionally with a whisk.
2. When the mixture begins to thicken, stir in all the remaining ingredients except for the garnishes and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Divide into four serving dishes and cool for at least an hour in the refrigerator. Garnish just before serving.