4.2
83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Banza
4.2 • 1,967 Reviews
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Banza reviews and discussion
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 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.
4y ago
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.
LOVE their chickpea pastas. The only GF pasta that I actually love
4y ago
I tried their pasta and was amazed at how many grams of proteins there were per serving. The orange noodles seemed a little funny at first, but they were so delicious. Made myself some simple vegan pesto to pair with the pasta and was not disappointed! I would recommend this brand’s pasta over some of the other competitors on the market. Its texture and taste won’t catch you by surprise.
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My favorite pasta being vegetarian it faves me so much extra protein
The best pasta ever plus you’re getting protein so it’s a double win. Won’t eat any other pasta at home
We love how this brand takes the guilt out of carb-laden foods! The pizza is our favorite - well worth the price premium compared to other frozen pizzas - but we've been buying the pasta for years, it's a staple in our weekday dinner rotation.
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Pasta breaks apart too easily and doesn't maintain its integrity after boiling.
4y ago
Banza's products are all great. Specifically the pasta provides greater nutrition compared to regular wheat pasta. I think that the chickpea taste is subtle & taste better actually.
I’m a loyal banza consumer! It makes it so easy to get plant-based protein into your diet and it really does not taste much different from normal pasta.
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There could be better packaging for saving it for later. As it’s just a box, it does tend to go stale quickly especially in humidity.
I'm not gluten free but having tried many GF pastas, this is the only one that actually tastes good. I cook often with regular gluten pasta, but when I want a little extra protein in a pasta salad or similar dish, I'll buy Banza.
I appreciate having the option to add extra protein to a pasta dish.
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My only feedback is I wish you could cook this to be al dente, but I’m not sure if it’s possible given that it’s chickpea.
If I could be a brand ambassador for them I would! Absolutely love their pasta and the added protein is great
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I've recently tried to switch over to more "healthy" pastas but it's been a struggle. Personally I think the texture is the what throws me off. I might need to experiment with the cooking times to try to get that texture from mushy to pasta-like.
Chickpea pasta and plain crust pizza are staples in my household. Easy to swap for gluten-free recipes, and affordable.