Banza reviews and discussion

4.2

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • High-protein, fiber-rich pasta
  • Convincingly pasta-like texture
  • Gluten-free, celiac-friendly options
  • Consistently tasty frozen pizzas
  • Prone-to-mushy overcooking noodles
  • Slight beany or bitter aftertaste
  • Fragile shapes, breakage issues
  • Sticky, grainy long-cut texture

Banza earns strong reviews for delivering chickpea-based pasta, pizza, and mac & cheese that often taste close to traditional versions while adding substantial protein and fiber. Reviews praise the consistently tasty pasta (rotini, cavatappi, shells), kid-approval, and standout frozen pizzas, but note weaknesses: noodles can overcook into mush, stick, or break; some shapes feel dense or grainy with a bitter/bean aftertaste; spaghetti/long cuts underperform; and texture declines as leftovers. Ideal for gluten-free or higher-protein swaps, provided cooking is precise.

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1,961 reviews and posts

  • This pasta is a good healthy alternative to traditional flour pasta, but is lacking a bit in the texture department for me. I just can't seem to get that ideal al dente texture without being too chewy. It also changes the flavor profile a bit of my italian dishes that I cook using this pasta.

  • Pasta is delicious and maintains it structural integrity. Love the protein and clean ingredients.

  • Banza is a healthy, everyday pasta option that is palatable for vegans and people who wish to avoid gluten and soy ingredients. I have tried various flavors including pasta, mac & cheese, and pizza. Pasta flavors are my favorite, as they are easy to cook and taste good. Pizza is a bit lacking in flavor and relatively small compared with other multi-serve packages.

  • LOVE Banza and the added protein! It is my go to anytime I make a pasta dish.

  • this pasta is good for what it is, but you can definitely tell that it's not regular pasta. I eat it because it has a lot of protein in it but I don't love it.

  • I think the Banza chickpea pizza is actually one of the most delicious frozen pizzas in the store. The price is a bit steep but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The pasta also is great for someone who wants a change of pace from the usual white pasta in the supermarket.

  • Cooks up just like classic pasta and tastes great so I now use Banza instead. Bonus points because it’s such an easy way to get more necessary nutrients into my picky toddlers diet!

  • These are pretty good! It took me a bit to get used to the texture of these noodles but they’re still tasty!

  • I live Banza products! They are easy to cook and are a healthy alternative to traditional pasta. They’re a staple in my pantry.

  • I'm obsessed with Banza pasta!! Great alternative to wheat pasta. Make sure to watch the pot as you boil it because it tends to boil over. Must try!!

  • Banza has fully replaced traditional pasta in our house. Love that we're getting a big punch of extra protein and fiber with every pasta meal.

  • Good quality chickpea pasta! The rice is very good, though I prefer the lentil-based brand right rice which offers numerous fun flavors. I don't think Banza is worth the price relative to store band but it is still a quality product with good taste and deserves respect!

  • I wanted to love this pasta alternative, but the texture just was not appealing. Like most gluten free alternatives, it was a little grainy and soggy. Not my favorite.

  • The closest I've gotten to real pasta. It definitely is a great alternative to real pasta. I wouldn't eat it plain though- it's slightly bitter but with the right toppings you won't know the difference. It can be a bit more expensive than real pasta. But it fills you up more than real pasta because of the amount of protein in it!