Banza reviews and discussion

4.2

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Protein-rich pasta alternative
  • Surprisingly authentic texture
  • Flavorful frozen pizzas
  • Kid-approved crowdpleasers
  • Inconsistent noodle integrity
  • Sticky, mushy overcooking risk
  • Noticeable chickpea aftertaste
  • Clumpy long-cut spaghetti

Banza earns strong reviews as a high‑protein, gluten‑free swap that often tastes and chews close to traditional pasta and even delivers standout frozen pizzas, while many note it can overcook quickly, turn mushy or sticky, and some cuts feel fragile. Reviews of Banza praise the satisfying, protein‑dense pasta, kid‑friendly appeal, and tasty mac & cheese (notably White Cheddar), but flag inconsistent texture across shapes, occasional bitter/chickpea aftertaste, and spaghetti/linguine that clump or stay too firm.

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1,962 reviews and posts

  • Shockingly good for an alternative pasta! You really can’t tell the difference.

  • Don't expect it to be just like your regular pasta. this is an alternative! the consistency will be different. That being said, it is a great product. Treat it like chickpea pasta and you won't be dissapointed.

  • I absolutely love Banza pasta! I am able to get extra protein intake while eating my guilty pleasure. It does not provide a gross protein powder taste. I highly recommend!

  • great pick for a gf healthier option. beware it can get soggy and the pasta water is a little icky and thick to drain. but! You could save it and use it to bake!

  • I love a healthier pasta option, but I've found Banza to be pretty sticky and gummy. The texture is a bit off for my taste.

  • For a marginal increase in protein, the trade off in texture and flavor isn't really worth it. Don't try the rice, it's gross.

  • I purchased this pasta from Costco multiple times. It’s not the real thing but comes darn close! Great for a quick week night meal.

  • Make sure you check the nutritional label! I was trying to be low carb and didn’t check the back. It does taste delicious though!

  • I liked this product. Of course, it’s not exactly like regular wheat pasta, but if you cook it according to the directions, you can approximate a similar taste and texture. I love that it has more protein than wheat pasta.

  • Okay, cooked well but I feel like it tasted fairly different from traditional pasta.

  • I love this pasta! I can’t even tell a difference from regular pasta and neither can my toddler. I love the extra fiber and protein it adds to my meals.

  • Love that these are pretty high in protein but I wish they stayed a little more al dente when cooked

  • Love this pasta-- I eat it more than regular pasta now, and feel great! Such a nice alternative

  • Healthy, delicious, and full of fiber and protein. Also extremely filling! You’ll end up eating much less than you think

  • Easily distinguishable from wheat or brown rice pasta. I wanted to love it, since I heard it was very similar in texture to grain based pasta but Banza really missed the mark with this pasta alternative. I prefer my pasta more on the firm side and even after trying multiple times I was never able to match the firmness of traditional pasta.

  • Uma delícia, amo amo amo

    Received a free product from Banza
  • I love Banza's pasta! I have substituted this for regular pasta and I am never looking back. It takes the same if not better and is so much healtheir for you.

  • So filling! Loved the mac n cheese-actually kept me full compared to most other instant Mac brands. I’ll definitely buy again!

  • Great texture for a chickpea base. I have had some chickpea base pastas that have a bit more pasta consistency!