"Plantains and bananas look alike but are actually pretty different," says women's health dietitian and nutritionist Valerie Agyeman, RDN.

Though they share a similar look, bananas and plantains have vastly different flavors, chemical compositions, and culinary uses.

If you've seen the two side by side at a grocery store, bananas and plantains look pretty similar. But are these fruits one and the same, or are they different?

Plantain vs. Banana: What’s the Difference? Though they’re both technically types of banana, they look distinctly different. Both fruits have thick outer peels that start out green, turn ...

Though plantains are a common staple food around the world, some may still be unfamiliar with them. They might look like bananas, but there are several key traits that set them apart.

What is a plantain? A plantain is a fruit that appears similar to a green banana. The first major difference between plantains and bananas? Plantains have more starch than bananas and are therefore ...

A smoothie bowl with ripe plantains makes for a refreshing morning. Blend ripe plantains with almond milk or coconut milk ...

Plantains are a delicious and nutritious food, but they're also high in sugar. Don't rule them out, though. An experts on the ...

Maybe even more biofortified bananas and plantains could be developed in combination with the disease resistance to further reduce malnutrition and blindness because of vitamin A deficiency.

Looking for banana snack ideas? Here are four (sustainable and delicious) options that are all made with bananas and plantains.