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 always have a box of Banza in my pantry. I love the Cavatappi shape, such a unique shape that you don't see too often in the grocery stores. With any non- gluten pasta you always have to be careful not to overcook, as it tends to turn mushy, but if you're good at timing it, it's really delicious. It has a nice fluffiness to it that a lot of other gluten-free pastas lack and I love that has a good amount of protein in it. I always recommend Banza to my celiac friends.

  • Banza pasta tastes like chickpeas. If you like chickpeas (hummus) its amazing and very versatile. It's my go to pasta when I make vodka sauce. That being said, if you don't like chickpeas you will not like this pasta.

  • I was so pleasantly surprised by this pasta and has recommended it to others. I love it for my plant based diet and I have given to my son who is on the spectrum and has texture issues and he ate the pasta and their Mac and cheese with no issues. I have tried other chickpea pasta and did not like them. This is the only brand I will purchase

  • Favorite alternative pasta option :-)

  • This brand tastes better than the more famous brand I've been using for years. I'm so glad I tried it on a whim.

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  • So my kids really picky he's autistic and he's sensory sensitive so he loves Mac and Cheese he loves the originals and for the most part he started to eat this one but in the long run he didn't end up liking it too much and could tell when I made it again. It tastes good to me but for him you could tell he wasn't exactly into it unfortunately and he's the one to impress with the mac and cheese not me LOL

  • Best brand of pasta! Only thing I would change is I wish they would use organic

  • I love all the Banza products I have tried! The best news is my 8 year old does too! I have switched all my pasta meals to Banza and she can't tell the difference.

  • Not bad for a pasta alternative! Tastes pretty close to the real deal but has the extra benefits of protein and vegetables. I love using this with impossible meat for a vegetarian meal.

  • Banza is a great pasta alternative

  • Banza has been a game-changer for our family! Sneaking in fiber and protein into my kids' diets has never been easier. Not only is it nutritious, but it's also incredibly delicious and versatile for cooking, making it the perfect solution for quick weeknight meals. Whether it's a pasta dish or a hearty salad, Banza has become our go-to choice. Highly recommend it to all busy parents looking to add nutrition without sacrificing taste!

  • I eat pasta way too often so this has been a saving grace for a healthier alternative. Unlike other veg-based pastas, this holds together when boiled. Can add any sauce and it's virtually the same as a regular pasta. Love love!

  • as someone who prioritizes protein for weight lifting, banza is my go to when it comes to high protein pasta alternatives. it is so versatile and the mac and cheese is an easy high protein meal when paired with a protein. recommend for all who want a substitute that is very similar to normal pasta!

    User
  • Tastes good, cooks easily. Doesn’t have a gummy texture like other replacement pastas.

  • They just had a BOGO on this at Publix so, I loaded up! Most "Alternative" pasta is pretty awful. It takes longer to cook. It can be thick and sticky. It can taste like boiled cardboard. If you are on a High Protein Diet or just need to replace meat of any kind, this is not a bad choice. Anything made from Chickpeas has the fiber and the protein you are looking for and it tastes great. Definitely, put this on your TRY LIST.

    None of the above
  • Love this - hard to tell it's made of chickpeas.

  • Love Banza for a quick and easy meal. Tastes great. Only issue is it does tend to clump together after being in the fridge. Banza pizza is delicious, the crust is so good.

  • The pasta is so good! The pizza crust is just ok. I like that I can get extra protein in and it's a great gluten free alternative.