Banza

Banza

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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1,962 reviews and posts

  • Don't love it. Everything is okay not the best testing "healthy pasta"

  • I love Banza pasta a light substitute for your usual pasta. They make a Mac and Cheese that is so amazing! Great ingredients.

  • Great pasta for everyone! One of our go tos in our holistic household!

  • Banza's pizza is an excellent choice for gluten-free individuals. The crust is nice and crispy, similar to a glutinous thin crust pizza! I have also had good experience with Banza's pasta noodles; in addition to being a gluten free, higher protein option, the texture is much better than other gluten free pastas that I have tried. Although not exactly analogous to glutinous pasta, the texture is much closer than other bean/lentil pastas that I've tried.

  • When my family needs a little clean protein masked as bolognese or a creamy ziti bake these are perfect. They have no idea it’s made from chickpeas. My Dad who grew up in Italy loves them too. Their pizzas are great too, for a guilt free treat on the weekend.

  • love this pasta for when I'm on a gluten free diet. tastes great and its supper filling.

  • Really great protein pasta. The best of this kind of product as it is not taste like cardboard.

  • This is pretty good for pasta made from chickpeas. If I didn't know it was made with it, I probably wouldn't notice too much.

  • I've tried banza pasta multiple times and I want to love it but every time I've made it, it is very mushy and therefore the texture throws me off. I did see a TikTok saying to rinse it with cold water when you're done cooking it to stop the cooking process and want to try that.

  • This is pretty good pasta for being made of chickpeas! It's definitely a little bit grainy but I think you have to expect that. Personally, I liked the Whole Foods private label version better.

  • Banza is my all time favorite pasta! I love thé variety of shapes and how quickly they cook. The vegan Mac and cheese is great and keeps me full all evening!

  • I use this product because I am gluten free. It is a decent pasta alternative!

  • I loved their Pizza, its nice to get in extra protein while still enjoying a treat

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  • I really like the flora or of these pasta, it’s very similar to one I would regularly buy but with added protein!

  • This brand was amazing, I don’t have a gluten allergy but I do have hypertension and so I try and watch the simple carbs that I consume. This is a great pasta alternative to use in salads or with sauce or however you typically like your pasta. I feel full for a lot longer because it’s made with fiber, rich chickpeas, instead of flour.

  • The Banza products are very tasty. I need the protein as I do not eat meat. The Banza pasta has a good texture and flavor. I , highly, recommend it for anyone who is looking for a unique and healthy protein source.

  • I tried Banza’s 4-pack of plant-based cheese pizzas through Thingdrop, and the pizzas are delicious! From the crust (made of chickpeas) being delectable to the plant-based cheese being on point, I didn’t feel like I was sacrificing anything in terms of flavor. The cost is higher than typical frozen pizza, but I would repurchase as treat for myself. Banza’s customer service is also really helpful. The first 4-pack of pizza they sent me was unable to be delivered by the carrier, but when I reached out, Banza kindly overnighted me a replacement, no questions asked. They really want to serve their customers well.

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