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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1,967 reviews and posts

  • I tried the pasta and the taste was fine but nothing fantastic. I think it's a great alternative for people with allergies but personally preferred other pastas over this!

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    Taste was just so-so for me personally.

  • I did not know that I was going to be such a fan of chickpea dough, but here I am writing a review about how much I love Banza. I've ha their pasta and pizza, both being tasty. I actually like their orange packaging as it stands out from the rest of the peers on the shelf. Would recommend to my friends and family.

  • Ok so i've had the pasta a few times now and it took come trial and error to get the flavors right. Make sure you read the directions and salt the water! This absolutely helps with taste, then use a sauce, do not use only oil or butter. Overall its good "pasta" but flavorless without anything.

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    you need to add sauce and salt your water for it to taste good.

  • The Banza pasta has a grainy texture that's kind of off putting. Great if you need some additional protein and I like the flavor, but I think if you don't need the plant protein or have dietary restrictions, go with regular pasta and get in your protein in other ways.

  • Not a fan of the taste. I have had Hippeas before which are chickpea based puffs and they are good so I gave the pizza a try. It didn't taste that great and it made my stomach hurt.

  • Here is what I will say - just give it a shot! If you are looking for a healthier version of a favorite carb, Banza is a great option. I was surprised by their noodle quality. The texture and flavor was very, very close to it's original counterpart. Excited to try the pizza next!

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    Pricier than regular noodles so it is a little difficult to purchase every time, but makes me feel better about what I'm eating.

  • Best pasta alternative out there! After taste is not the best, but it's worth the calories :)

  • Chickpea noodles are amazing, less grainy, and not as prone to falling apart as some of their competitors.

  • Banza pasta had opened up so many dietary options for me. Love how I also get my protein in

  • Great tasting, healthy option if you are trying to increase your protein intake! I usually make this pasta with creamier sauces, and it covers up the slight taste of the chickpeas completely. If you make a dry pasta dish, the taste might peek through a little, but it's not bad. Great product, love that I can easily meet my protein goals while still eating my favorite foods.

  • Great gluten free products, high protein so you don’t need to have as much of it to feel sustained.

  • Love the pasta, but hated the pizza.

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    Maybe sell the pizza crust without the toppings?

  • Banza is the first chickpea pasta I tried and its still my favorite to date. Their pastas are perfect for a filling dish without the guilt.

  • I really enjoy the pasta and like that it is higher in protein than regular pasta. The boxed Mac n cheese is tasty too! However, my boyfriend does not enjoy the taste/texture so I can’t buy as often as I would like.

  • The best of the best when it comes to gluten free pasta and pizza. Now, it doesn't taste like gluten pasta but it's pretty close and you get a solid dose of protein which makes it filling in addition to delicious. I always cook the pasta for longer than the cook time (3-4 mins longer) so it's a little softer but would highly recommend. Their pizza crust is yummy too!

  • I really like the Banza products. I've mainly tried their pasta and I think it's really good. The pasta kind of has a peanut butter taste to it which doesn't bother me but I could see it bothering others. The consistency is a little different, it's a little chewier than regular pasta, but I think it is still very good.

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    Nothing!

  • Really loved the Banza pizza, just like I love their pastas. The added protein helps me to hit my goals while enjoying the foods I’d typically miss out on.

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    Would love to see a dairy free version of this!

  • It's a good alternative to regular pasta for those who want more protein or are gluten free.

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    The taste is a bit off, but fine overall.