4.2
83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Banza
4.2 • 1,967 Reviews
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Banza reviews and discussion
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
4y ago
The banza pasta tastes like cardboard.
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It should taste better; it would be fine if it tasted like chickpeas, but it doesn't.
4y ago
Banza has become a staple pasta substitute for weekly meals. The benefit of added protein and fiber lends a tremendous hand in nutrition goals while still being able to enjoy some sort of fun and delicious dishes.
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Texture tends to be a bit inconsistent. You have to be spot on with your timing or banza pasta can get mushy.
4y ago
The pasta doesn’t taste like real pasta. Perhaps it’s my Italian bias, but this is not it.
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Develop the flavour.
4y ago
I love banza! I recently tried their mac & cheese and loved that, too. It's such a simple switch for a more nutrient-dense staple. I think the taste and texture are very good.
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Keep doing what you're doing! I love it! If you really want to add more... I thought the mac & cheese was awesome and would definitely buy other kinds of pasta-with-sauce combos like pesto, cream sauce, or even a hamburger-helper type box.
4y ago
Their mac and cheese is a go-to favorite.Way less grainy than other chickpea pastas I've tried, and I love the high protein content.
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More flavors of mac and cheese would be awesome, but I like it as-is!
4y ago
It’s a good pasta alternative!
4y ago
Banza pasta is a great high protein alternative to normal pasta. I love that I can make it for my gluten-free friends as well. I love their mac and cheese, it has a good amount of protein so I can base my whole meal around it instead of making a meat for dinner.
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Raviolis!
4y ago
Love the pasta! Tastes great and the concept is super smart
4y ago
LOVE their chickpea pastas and rice. I’ve tried out a bunch and they’re the only consistently good one. If cooked according to instruction it doesn’t fall apart and it’s sold in most grocery stores outside of big cities which is convenient for traveling.
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None. Buy it all the time.
4y ago
It’s just okay. It tastes okay with tomato based sauces but it really ruins dishes make with white sauces.
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Lose the additives. Other companies have been able to successfully produce the same products with just the chick peas.
4y ago
I really like most of Banza’s products. The pizza can be hit or miss sometimes, but overall, it’s an amazing substitute if you’re avoiding other types of pasta. Be sure to note that it is made with chickpeas, so it does cook differently, particularly the pasta. If you overcook the pasta, it becomes a foamy gooey mess, which is definitely a user error, but one to avoid!
4y ago
My grandmother is celiac and has tried many different kinds of pasta without gluten and these are her favorite by far! Whenever I see them at the grocery store I always pick them up for her.
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A slightly lowered price would be great.
4y ago
Super tasty and gf. Expanding a huge variety of products which makes gluten free food more accessible!
4y ago
I love the chick pea pastas. They're a great grain alternative. The pastas are still very carb heavy and not ideal for someone trying to be keto or low carb. Yummy!
4y ago
I really enjoyed the pasta ,and I would eat the pizza again.
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It is a bit smaller for the price however
4y ago
Love the noodles. Haven't tried the pizza yet but I absolutely love the pasta. Delicious and protein packed. Great shape selection. Great texture. Also love how easy it is to find.
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Not sure how to sub pasta water for recipes. Would love guidance on how aquafaba compares.
4y ago
I love this better than regular pasta. It has a great taste and cooks well. The spirals are better than the shells!
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More options and availability.
4y ago
I’ve tried banza products before and i dont love them (i dislike chickpeas) but had a coupon to try this pizza and i never say no to pizza, what an amazing surprise this was, it tastes so good! The crust is amazing, top 3 frozen pizzas for sure
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Wouldnt change a thing
4y ago
Very tasty and easy to cook with
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It’s delicious!
4y ago
Pretty good, great if you're looking for an alternative especially since I know where I can find it. I prefer to eat it with a heavier sauce with it because some days I'm not such a fan of the smell of the pasta.