Vegan Gluten Free Banana Pecan Shortbread (Butter-Free)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

coconut oil (or sub vegan butter)

1/3 cup

mashed ripe banana (~ 1 small banana)

3/4 cup

organic cane sugar or granulated sugar

2 1/2 cups

gluten-free flour blend or unbleached all-purpose flour

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

sea salt

1/4 cup

pecans, finely chopped

optional: 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon