Banza reviews and discussion

I'm health conscious and always look for clean ingredients and better for you options. Banza pasta surprisingly tastes delicious but has only 2 ingredients: brown rice and chickpea. The texture is just right not too hard or chewy. I like that it's gluten-free. I received it for free in exchange for my honest oopinion

I love this pasta, it’s good. Tastes like Annie’s but without the gluten and with much more protein. It doesn’t have a super chickpea taste to the pasta, it just tastes like a heartier grained noodle.

Love their pasta. My favorite shape is shells. I don’t love some other shapes because they tend to fall apart. It’s really important to rinse the noodles after cooking, but if you remember to do that then they taste great

Banza is a great alternative to traditional pasta — high in protein, gluten-free, and surprisingly tasty. I expected a strong chickpea flavor, but it’s really mild and pairs perfectly with sauces. My kids didn’t even notice the difference! Banza is now a staple in our pantry. Love that I can make a healthier choice without sacrificing taste or dealing with complaints.

I was pleasantly surprised by this product line. When I tried the pasta and pizza for the first time, I was skeptical. However, I found they had excellent taste quality. I honestly would not have known they were made from chickpeas if I were served them. I greatly appreciate the health aspect.

This pizza was amazingly good. I received five pizzas to try (one each of four cheese, veggie, margherita, and two plain crusts to make my own pizzas). My mom and I had a pizza night when we received the box and did a taste test of the first three types. They were all delicious. They cooked quickly and evenly in 14 minutes (we like a crisp crust and it came out perfectly for us). The flavor was so good and the best part was that I did not get a sick stomach afterwards (which often happens with some other pizzas). I liked that they were lower in carbs and higher in protein. My mom and I both said we look forward to having Banza pizza again and we will be checking out our local grocery store soon for it.

Looking for a gluten free pasta, I have used Baza a couple of times, but unfortunately the pasta doesn’t stick together. It does have a good taste. I found out it is high in glyphosate unfortunately so I have stayed away from this brand.

Banza almost makes perfect gluten-free pasta. The pea protein flavor does come through and the pasta sadly gets mushy easily when being boiled on the stove. I wanted to like this product but I do think alternatives are better in every way.

Banza’s Pizza is great, not too much flavor but it tastes good and I would definitely buy it again!! Easy to make! The price is a little high but that’s okay with me! However, I really do not like the pasta, it is so slimy and has a bitter taste. I like that it is made of chickpeas for the sustainability and healthiness of the product, but if you don’t like chickpeas, you wouldn’t like the pasta. Especially for the price!!

Easy to eat and cook. This is not heavy on the stomach like another pasta is. I have tried their pasta and pizza and it is the best thing ever! I am so happy that I switched my pasta choice to this!

Texture took a bit to get used to, but my family now really enjoys it! Pasta night is our second favorite night! Working on making it a weekly thing and who knows--maybe pasta night may soon become the fav!

I meal prep and make vegetarian pasta with at least 30g of protein in it. One box of this makes 4 servungs of pasta, and paired with sauce and some pea protein crumbles it's awesome for a high protein lunch. I cook it for about 8 minutes then run under cold water to keep firm, before adding toppings. One of my meal prep staples as an active person! 4/5 stars because I wish it came in a larger package, instead of several packs of 8 oz. (Less plastic)

I thought their pastas were alright, but their pizzas are where it’s at! Not gluten intolerant here, just like trying different products. I will def buy their pizzas again. Also kudos to their customer service. Got this on a drop, and the package came completely smashed and melted after being delayed by the courier. Banza was able to send me a new shipment and accommodate me with my own schedule.

I keep a box on hand for my brother who is gluten intolerant. The packaging is so cheerful! I use it mostly for pasta salad as a great bring to work cold meal. It works best under cooked!

Oh this was a surprise for me bc this are made of peas.. I was a little worried til I made it take good I thought was going to be bad. U need to try them

I like the brand overall and love their innovation over the years into new product categories. I also think they’ve definitely improved the pasta texture. I recently tried the cheddar Mac and cheese and really liked it! For chickpea pasta it has a great texture and taste. The ingredients and macros are good too. It didn’t stay creamy for long though, I think I prefer other brands for healthier mac and cheese but I’ll definitely be trying some of their other products soon!

I have been eating banza pasta for a few years. I am gluten free and also try to make sure I incorporate protein into all my meals. My favorite ways to use are to make a cheese sauce and add it to the pasta noodles and I make a pizza at least once a week.

I’m not gluten free but I do like getting extra protein however possible. I also love chickpeas but it’s not like you can tell this pasta is made from them. I’m really obsessed with Banza! It cooks just like regular pasta (well it gets the water a little foamier) but is healthier. I buy this much more than semolina pasta. I look for it on sale but I am fine paying full price for something of this quality.

I really feel that Banza was a pioneer in the pasta aisle as far as being one of the first gluten free options to be so mainstream and recognized, and for good reason! I love the slightly chewy texture and flavor of the chickpea pasta and all the shapes/varieties available. I have yet to try the macaroni and cheese but have heard positive things. To me, this is worth the extra money as opposed to the store brand rice or corn pastas.

Good alternative to regular pasta. The protein content is why I keep repurchasing. My favorite is the rotini but be sure not to over cook it. Also new purchase is the Mac and cheese - it is a great mixup if I’m not feeling tomato sauce.