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

  • 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.

  • I like that it offers a vegan option for pasta etc. but wish it was organic.

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    They should make their products organic to compete with Tolerant.

  • as a vegetarian, banza has really helped me up my protein without having to adjust my diet too much! i really like their variety of products, and everything i’ve tried so far has been really tasty!

  • I've only tried Banza pasta but I think it's fantastic. Love that the macros are better than normal pasta but texture is still great. Some other products made with alternative flours or "healthier-for-you" branding tastes terrible but Banza is great.

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    Would love to see other products, maybe frozen meals or something. Don't think the pizza crust is that great

  • i LOVE Banza - pizza, rice, and pastas. No, it doesn't taste identical to flour-based pastas, but it's the absolute best-tasting alternative I can find. And the protein! Excellent substitution for gluten-conscious folks looking to add protein to their diets. Be careful with cook time, though - if overcooked, it's TERRIBLE.

  • The pizza crusts were great and definitely tasted good. The texture was awesome for being made from chickpeas! I think they achieved what they set out to do!

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    Nothing that I can think of.

  • Such a great pasta alternative; the pasta is loaded with fiber and protein.

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    The pasta can taste a little chalky in the bringing, and it goes away once you are used to it.

  • Review is for pasta and vegan mac & cheese by someone who isn't gluten free. Pasta is delicious and hits the spot for me as much as regular boxed pasta. I don't buy regular pasta anymore, I only buy Banza. Vegan mac & cheese is not flavorful or "cheesy enough" - I prefer daiya's gf/df version.

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    I'd love to be able to buy pasta in larger quantities to limit the amount of packaging I'm tossing.

  • Great alternatives to wheat-based carbs!

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    Taste profile - it doesn't taste like generic carbs.