4.2
83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Banza
4.2 • 1,967 Reviews
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4.2
83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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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Love the mac and cheese! A go to for protein, although one box is more like one serving for me. The pasta is great, and the pizza is just okay.
Good tasting pasta that’s not to chalky and is a nice substitute if you want gf pasta.
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Expensive.
Banza noodles are delicious. Such a great alternative to normal noodles. Great flavor and texture.
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Nothing.
Love banza pasta!!! I have tried several of the pastas and all have been delicious and cooked very well. I have not tried the pizza but will in the future.
4y ago
There is just something about being able to eat a whole pizza made mostly from veggies and whole foods and not feel sluggish or overly full afterwards. I love a thin and crispy crust and this chickpea crust is somehow both hearty and delicious! I’ve tried every flavor of their pizzas and the veggie is probably my favorite. The mac and cheese is a standout too—the protein content really keeps you full!
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Pricey—depending on where you buy from, these can be up to $10-15 for a pizza.
4y ago
Gluten free savior!! I love Banza alternatives, I usually stick to the pastas/rice products which are an easy swap.
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Certain noodle shapes fall apart easier.
Banza's mac n cheese is top notch in the gluten free world. Highly recommend the white cheddar, in particular. I also appreciate that the nutritional profile makes it more 'healthy' / feel acceptable to eat a whole box in one sitting... Their pizza is also quite good, but it's more of a flatbread.
4y ago
Was gifted the pizza and absolutely loved it.
I cant get enough of their pastas or pizzas. Truly, my favorite gluten free option for pasta.
Pretty good! I trust this brand when it comes to pasta alternatives and I feel better knowing this option has added benefits. My go-to for vegan Mac n cheese!
4y ago
It may be an issue with the specific box of pasta my family got but when we ate their pasta, it caused some upset stomachs compared to if we had used normal pasta. I typically don't have any issue with using other foods as gluten substitutes but with this, I happened to have an issue. Might not be for the faint of stomachs if thats something you're worried about.
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When we cooked the pasta, there was this sort of slimy aspect to it. I know that pasta gets a bit of coating normally when its boiled but this was much different than that.
Pizza tastes good, like a typical frozen pizza. Doesn’t feel filling however so you will feel hungry soon after eating. Pasta cooks pretty well but very prone to gumming and falling apart.
I think we can all agree that a good-tasting pasta with protein that you can eat without questioning the nutritional value is something the world needs. Banza's pasta is pretty close to that, sure it has a bit of a weird texture and the aftertaste is lurking, but if you cover it in enough sauce you'd never know. As someone who lives largely off of mac and cheese I definitely give this my stamp of "I'd buy again"
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1. Improve the texture, I'm all for al dente pasta but this is a bit too much for me. 2. Reduce the aftertaste, it seems to have almost a metallic taste no matter what you cook it in or cover it with.
Banza mac and cheese is my favorite! it's high protein and keeps me full for hours.
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More variety in products.
We got the mac and cheese and I think this taste better than regular mac n cheese, a much better flavor. There was more protein and fiber than the regular mac n cheese, i felt better eating it.
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SO yummy!!!! One of the best gluten free pastas I've had. love the extra protein!
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Sometimes the items tend to crumble or break
tried the rice recently, it had a great flavor! so close to real rice
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the texture got a bit goopy as it stuck together
Banza pasta taste great and has much better macros than traditional pasta. I don't see a reason to buy traditional pasta over this.
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I don't really see much. If any, it could be that they could be more widely available.
I love Banza. My husband and I try to consume Banza pasta over regular pasta around half the time to be more mindful about our carb consumption. We're consistently impressed with the taste and texture, and was even more impressed to find that the "pasta water" performs the same as regular pasta water.
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My only gripe is that the boxes aren't a full pound of pasta! Throws off a lot of recipes.
4y ago
Banza is my favorite gluten free pasta to use and is the first I’ve found that holds up to the texture of traditional pastas. The added protein is a bonus!