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

  • It's a good option for the nutritional values, but I've found for the taste is not one of my favorites. I would rather have one stocked now and then

  • Taste just like normal pasta without the carb-guilt!! My fiancé and I love love love this brand

  • A good gluten alternative. The noodles tend to get sticky, recommend eating very shortly after cooking to prevent this. I was very careful not to overlook as I found they got mushy quickly.

  • Really great pasta! Doesn't get mushy, tastes good. Love the bold packaging, makes it easy to find in a store shelf. I don't feel like I'm missing out on taste when I eat Banza.

  • Such a vibey brand, just wish it tasted a little better. Mushy pasta. But thankful they paved the way for mainstream-ing better-for-you pasta/pizza etc.

  • Banza pasta is a staple in my pantry. As a vegetarian, I find it to be a really clean protein source that it very versatile. Excited to try their other products at some point!

  • Absolutely love this and not only their pizza but their entire product range. My husband doesn’t eat wheat product and several other things that makes it hard for us to enjoy foods together until we found banza. Higher protein, lower carbs, and more fiber which I need as I get older. I’m a fan of chickpeas and beans and so this makes a perfect dinner for us and not feel bloated or unhealthy from eating PIZZA!!

  • Love this pizza. So delicious and healthy at the same time!!

  • I love this brand! I love the pasta and the pizza. I actually like the banza pasta taste over regular pasta. It’s a great healthier alternative, too!

  • Has a bit of a gritty texture. Serves the purpose but is not a seamless substitute for regular pasta. Don’t hate it, but prefer another brand for my gluten free pasta dishes

  • Not a fan of the texture of their pastas but I do like how protein heavy they are. Their pizzas are not there yet, the texture is way off, the portion is so small for the calories and the overall taste is nothing like pizza. Would skip this "healthier" pizza and just eat something more clean instead and have a proper pizza another time.

  • One of the best gf pizzas out there! Also all the pasta products are amazing

  • I’m never one to favor alternatives, but Banza doesn’t feel like one. It taste like regular pizza and has an amazing crunch too!

  • This pizza is absolutely amazing and a great high protein option as well. I think they’re doing a great job putting a variety of products on the market and this was one of my favorites!

    Influencer for Banza
  • Okay pizza, not one of the best as far as the crust. The vegan cheese is good.

  • I love Banza pasta. Every shape. It’s easy to cook, filling and it’s great with every sauce and vegetable. Love it with vegan cheese. It’s an excellent option for gluten free pasta.

  • The fact this pizza is made from chickpeas blows my mind, because IT ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD!?!

    Customer
  • Last week I tried their rotini pasta and we were impressed! My partner is Italian American, he was just as surprised and delighted as I was. It really was very close to regular pasta in flavor, the texture was a tiiiiiiny bit chewier - that was the only difference. The extra protein is a big sell for us as we’re trying to hit a protein goal each day and reduce our calorie intake but obviously love pasta. We will continue to buy the rotini and try more pasta products.

  • In general I have liked banza products. They aren't the same as the "real" products but they are great healthier alternatives and I really appreciate.

    Feedback

    Better textures would be nice but I am still buying their pastas etc.