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

  • No weird flavors - great option when I want pasta but not all the carbs.

  • Very innovative products, I’ve been using them for years, I’ve tried their pastas & their rice and have enjoyed both especially the high protein factor

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  • Branding is sick and makes it stand out from the traditional companies you see on grocery shelves. They're disrupting the food chain for sure. I'm giving it a 4 because it's protein packed and works well.

  • I have come to love Banza - I always have a box of mac & cheese on hand and enjoy the pasta. Overcooking the pasta will ruin it (regular pasta is a bit more forgiving) but I enjoy this product. It is available everywhere and is super convenient as a swap for more protein and fiber.

  • Banza is amazing! I’m always so impressed by the quality of their products and how good they taste. I’ll always have a box of Banza pasta on hand!

  • For those with gluten allergies, Banza is a great alternative. I wish their prices were a little lower, but keep an eye out at grocery stores and you might find good deals. The chickpea pastas I've tried so far are delicious. The texture is different from regular pastas of course; the texture is less chewy, but still delicious.

  • Once you get the cooking down, this pasta will become your fav. I have this multiple times a week. The most difficult part is figuring out how long to cook the passes for. Done trial and error so it doesn’t get over cooked. Once you nail it, it’s incredible!

  • I'm someone that usually likes to stock up my pantry with healthier items and Banza is alwaysssss in there! I love their pastas and whenever I am not in the mood to cook something fancy, I make a box and add my fave sauce. Delish!

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  • Hearty texture but the pastas often left me feeling heavy and gross. Some of the best gluten-free in terms of taste, but texture and mouth-feel is a bit odd

  • Could taste a bit better, but its perfect for hitting my protein goals.

  • Great way to sneak more protein in. I’ve mostly had their pasta and Mac and cheese; I’ll pick their Mac and cheese over Annie’s any day.

  • I would highly recommend the banza Mac and cheese! It is delicious

  • A great alternative to regular pastas. You feel healthy eating this product, it has more protein and less carbs. My only complaint is the texture gets some getting used to. Ready great for a cold pasta salad.

  • Literally the best. All of it. They nail each and every product and it's the only thing I crave in the pizza pasta department. Plus it's just so much better for you.

  • Banza is a great alternative to anyone who does not want to eat traditional wheat pasta or rice or pizza. It tastes the same to me!

  • Banza is a GAME CHANGER!!! As someone who is gluten free and struggles to find a pasta that doesn’t taste off, Banza changed my pasta game. The taste and texture is amazing. It’s a staple in my home now and many of my friends are now using it in their dishes too! Never turning back.

  • Good tasting pizza. The sauce and cheese are definitely high quality but I have to admit the crust just doesn’t do it the same way as a normal pizza does. If you’re looking for a healthy option it’s good but if you’re craving a pizza just get a real one