Quick Tropical Piña Colada Pudding

I was cleaning out the fridge the other day and found a lonely cup of crushed pineapple that needed using up.  I turned it into the star of a 'doctored up' instant pudding dessert.  The pudding was a lovely soft-set texture that we really liked.  We all enjoyed the 'tropical island' flavor combo of the pineapple, coconut and banana.  I just love getting creative with leftovers, especially when they turn out tasting this good ~ Enjoy!

Quick Tropical Piña Colada Pudding
serves 3~4

Ingredients

• one small box of Banana Cream Jello instant pudding (sugar-free or regular)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 small banana, sliced thin
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut, for topping
• 4 vanilla wafers cookies, crushed (or you favorite kind)
• whipped cream, for topping (optional)

Directions
Mix the ~ instant pudding, crushed pineapple, skim milk, sliced banana & coconut extract in a medium bowl until the powdered pudding is smooth & creamy.  Refrigerate pudding until set.  Serve the pudding topped with the shredded coconut, whipped cream and crushed cookies.