Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Whisk together oil, maple syrup, yogurt, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture followed by mashed bananas and walnuts, reserving a small handful of walnuts to sprinkle on top of the batter.

Step 4

Spread batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.

Step 5

Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely on a wire rack before carefully removing from pan and slicing.