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

  • I understand this is a great lower carb/higher protein pasta, but I prefer other "protein" pastas to this one. I haven't tried rinsing the pasta after cooking, which I've heard helps the taste, but intend to try that next time I make some. I did use the orzo in a recipe I love and it made my stomach hurt, so it may be just too much fiber for me!

  • Bonza is the perfect replacement to wheat pastas with great flavor and healthier. I feel full after smaller portions because this pasta is so rich in protein. I'm so happy I found this alternative to conventional pasta!

  • I love the concept, but I don’t love the ingredients or the fact that they are not organic.

  • Not good. The pasta tastes grainy & sort of woody/carboardy. Doesn't live up to the hype imo.

  • I use the rotini pasta on the regular. You can definitely taste the chickpea flavor, so it's best when eaten with a strong sauce, like a pesto or ragu, to cover up that taste and smell.

  • Amazing pasta alternative for anyone who is looking to remove gluten for dietary restriction reasons, or simply want to have a guilt free pasta night. I love all the options this brand provides!

  • Banza is great for GF people however, I wouldn't say its a comparable taste to regular pasta or pizza crust. You should go in with the expectation that is going to have a different taste and texture. But a good option!

  • Banza is perfect for hitting my protein goal. Some pasta shapes are more “real pasta” like than others (I recommend the spirals!)

  • This is my to go pasta as someone trying to take more protein! Taste is pretty decent!

  • This is by far the best gluten free pasta on the market. I’m not gluten free, but my girlfriend is so we use this and I now choose to use this instead of regular noodles.

  • Seen this pasta in the store and I IMMEDIATELY had to buy! It cooks nice and easy, it easily dissolves in your mouth leaving a great taste behind. My family loves these and I dont think they’ll every go back to regular noodles.

  • Got the roasted veggie pizza from thing drop. There was an issue with the packaging/shipping of the initial product, but someone from their customer service department reached out before I even knew it was an issue, so that was appreciated! The pizza itself was very good! ESPECIALLY for a gluten-free pizza. The crust wasn't as doughy as gluten pizzas, of course, but still very good! I would purchase as a 'healthier' option.

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  • I love banza! Their pasta is a great gluten free alternative to regular pastas, but still taste delicious! I do recommend cooking them a bit longer than what is recommended on the package to get perfect Al dente pasta!

  • My family wasn’t a fan of these. We are dairy free so we just had this with a basic homemade red sauce but the flavor was so strong you could taste it through the sauce. They might be good for lasagna or a ziti that has more ingredients that can help hide the flavor a bit.

    Received a free product from Banza
  • As long as you understand this will not be the same consistency as real pasta, they are good. They are slightly chalky but a good GF alternative.

  • My daughter wanted to try this brand, overall not too much difference that I could see other than the protein, not a-lot higher there either. Was not bad tho for the price will probably stick to regular