PREHEAT oven to 325°; GREASE a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, BEAT oil and honey together; ADD eggs; MIX well; STIR in bananas and vanilla; STIR in flour and salt.
ADD baking soda to hot water; STIR to mix; ADD to batter; BLEND in chopped nuts.
SPREAD batter into prepared pan.
BAKE until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes; COOL on wire rack for 1/2 hour before slicing.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 218 Calories; 10g Fat (40.1% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 207mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.