Banza reviews and discussion

4.2

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Protein-rich pasta alternative
  • Surprisingly authentic texture
  • Flavorful frozen pizzas
  • Kid-approved crowdpleasers
  • Inconsistent noodle integrity
  • Sticky, mushy overcooking risk
  • Noticeable chickpea aftertaste
  • Clumpy long-cut spaghetti

Banza earns strong reviews as a high‑protein, gluten‑free swap that often tastes and chews close to traditional pasta and even delivers standout frozen pizzas, while many note it can overcook quickly, turn mushy or sticky, and some cuts feel fragile. Reviews of Banza praise the satisfying, protein‑dense pasta, kid‑friendly appeal, and tasty mac & cheese (notably White Cheddar), but flag inconsistent texture across shapes, occasional bitter/chickpea aftertaste, and spaghetti/linguine that clump or stay too firm.

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1,962 reviews and posts

  • Banza is a great way to make an indulgent meal a little more nutritious. I find it best to really avoid overcooking the pasta (aim for a little al dente). The overcooking causes it to get gummy. The pizza crust is great!

  • Love this pasta. Always easy to make & a joy to eat.

  • The best alternative to regular pasta for a reasonable price!

  • The go-to gluten free substitute. Best GF mac and cheese and pizza crust.

  • Taste and texture are exceptional. Definitely not real pasta, but an amazing substitute.

  • My son loves this pasta. He preferred his to regular pasta. Again sadly the healthier the food the more it cost’s.

  • Banza is a great alternative however, they add to many unnecessary ingredients. All you need is chickpea flour and water.

  • It’s a pretty nice alternative to traditional pasta. The price is a bit steep though but it is healthier and tastes good.

  • my favorite protein pasta. I always get tired of trying to come up with new recipes but this makes it easier to include protein with my meals too. It does have a slight grotty taste to it compared to regular pastas but it’s not too bad.

  • Taste like any other boxed pasta, but with maybe 3x the protein! Love it!

  • Healthy choice for pasta.

  • Cannot tell the difference between regular carb filled pasta and Banza, love the added plant protein you get with this brand.

  • I loved it! The penne pasta was cooked to al dente perfection, providing a satisfying texture with each forkful.

  • The only store-bought pasta in my diet is Banza's penne and rigatoni. I've tried other chickpea and gf alternatives but none compare to the texture and taste formulated by the Banza team. Not only is the taste great and prep time quick, this gf pasta doesn't trigger digestion issues. The frozen pizza is also a W.

  • I’ve been in search for a better for you pasta. I like the protein and the flavor is good. We make a healthy Mac and cheese and my kids enjoy this as well!

  • like a lot of protein based pastas, they have a bit of an almost chalky texture, but they’re better than most I’ve tried. I love the diversity of shapes, too!

  • Tastes weird and grainy. Like whole wheat pasta but worse

  • I really love banza products. The pasta is good for healthy pasta, but it can become easily over cooked. It is also very expensive for one at home meal.

  • Not the biggest fan of the texture. The taste is okay

  • My favorite of all the "healthy" kinds of pasta I've tried. Definitely can still taste the chickpeas/ slightly rougher consistency when plain but adding any cheese or sauce covers the subtle taste fairly well.