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’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.

  • Love Banza! Such a great alternative to regular pasta.

  • I love being able to get my protein from my pasta! It feels like a healthier way to indulge. These do take longer to cook and soften than regular pasta so make the time, but it is a delicious alternative to your daily carbs

  • I love this pasta, you can’t feel or taste the difference between regular pasta!!! My favorite way to do it is with some ground turkey, tomato sauce and cream cheese

  • Really poor texture and strong flavor... often falls apart easily

  • Most pastas give me instant heartburn. With Banza, I feel like I can actually enjoy dinner again without the worry of feeling awful for hours afterwards. The great taste and texture make it perfect for hosting a pasty and not feeling like it’s diet food. I love the added fiber for my kids as well. I’d highly recommend this product

  • My husband is diabetic and needs to eat a lower carb diet, which means we don’t eat a lot of pasta. This is a terrific alternative. It’s got a little more “chew” than regular pasta, and the flavor is subtly earthy, but it’s a whole lot better than no pasta at all! And honestly, we’re used to it and generally prefer it now. Plus, higher protein! Less carbs! That’s a win!

  • Absolutely love!!! Can count on Banza to taste great while still meeting my health needs! Dream of a brand!

  • These pastas are one of my favorite bean pastas! I've tried many of the pasta shapes. They have added starches and xanthan gum so the texture is more chewy than other bean pastas. This makes it feel more like a regular wheat pasta.

  • The products are natural and taste so good

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  • This product is very good and you can taste how healthy and fresh it is. You can also tell that it doesn’t have all the added bad ingredients in it

  • For people who like alternatives to normal pastas, this is great product to try. This looks and cooks just like traditional pasta. It works great in recipes or as a standalone dish.

  • Love giving my toddler a mac and cheese with protein’

  • Tasty and filling. Not the same texture as Annie's cheddar shells but the pasta is still good, and worth it for the protein. Cheese is great in flavor and texture.

  • I am gluten free and banza has always been my go to gluten free pasta! I love using it for mac and cheese or spaghetti and I truly cannot even tell that it is gluten free!