Banza reviews and discussion

Banza is my FAVORITE gluten-free pizza crust. I love the flavor and texture of Banza crusts and often choose them over a veggie alternative. They bake well and hold up as leftovers.

I didn't love Banza pasta, but am curious about their pizzas. I thought the texture of Banza pasta was a little off, but if you can't have regular pasta, this is a good alternative.

Props for helping to make chickpea pasta a thing. I love pasta and I’ve replaced about half of wheat pasta consumption with chickpea or other alternative flour to improve my fiber intake. However, despite being an innovator, they’re not the best product in this space. Banza pasta produces a gross foam when boiled that makes you feel like you’re on a polluted beach. Barilla makes a comparably priced product that doesn’t do this and generally doesn’t get as mushy. I still love their deluxe Mac and cheez tho.

When I crave pasta on my non-cheat days, Banza is what I reach for in the pantry. Can’t go wrong!

I wanted to love this and just couldn’t get past the taste, won’t be purchasing again.

Was looking forward to the health benefits of this food but not a fan of the taste. My 8yr old would not eat more than a forkful.

Not only is the chickpea pasta amazing, but the pizza is next level delicious. If you’re gluten free or just want more protein in your diet, Banza is the best.

Great gluten free option! Tastes just like regular pasta.

Love this pizza!!! Great to share with family!

Couldn’t even tell it wasn’t normal pasta!

I've been making the Banza mac & cheese for my kids pretty often. They look forward to it and would love to try the pizza next. Banza is great quality, healthy and not expensive.

From their pasta to their pizza dough, everything is absolutely incredible. With gluten free products, you can expect things to fall apart or have entirely different cooking times. However, Banza nails it. It feels like using regular glutenized products. Highly recommend!

This review is primarily for their pasta, because I haven't tried their other offerings (pizza, etc). I ALWAYS have Banza in stock in my house - love the variety of shapes it comes in, as well as the fact that it offers a higher protein alternative to regular pasta. Beyond the macros, I do love the slightly nutty flavor profile that it lends my pastas, though I will say it definitely is something that it better enjoyed fresh vs. reheated as leftovers (in cases where I've had those, the chickpea flavor becomes somewhat overpowering). I would also recommend this more for saucy pastas (tomato or cream based) vs say, something like aglio olio.

Obsessed with the Banza pizzas- they are so crunchy and taste amazing!

OMG! This is my go to brand for all gluten free needs! The noodles are chickpea based which provides a good source of protein and iron and fiber. Keeps me full, happy and no unwelcomed symptoms. I absolute love that now instead of having a cheat day and eating gluten crust pizza and feeling regret and ill afterwards, now my family can share a special memory and make a pizza at home with as many toppings as we want!

I enjoy banza pastas, apart from the spaghetti shaped noodles, and I find it really useful when trying to balance my protein and carbs. I've found they are best slightly undercooked (compared to normal pasta) and they need to be rinsed with fresh water after they are strained. The flavor is great and the texture when cooked properly is very similar to standard pasta.

Good gluten free alternative! Good pasta and Mac and cheese!

I have only tried the pasta and it tasted okay but made me bloated :( The packaging is great though and the protein content is what keeps me going back.

I have consumed Banza's products and been an ambassador (as a dietitian) for many years. I like all the shapes of pasta and the pizza crusts are innovative. They make a good base for plant-forward, balanced meals.

Such a perfect way to sneak protein in. As a dietitian I give this two thumbs up!