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

  • We love this company. Get everything tasty with a punch of nutrition. All of the newer products have me excited every time I visit the store.

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    Make sure you over cook the noodles a bit, they become colder faster than typical noodles.

  • It was delicious, the flavor was tasty and I really enjoyed it!

  • Amazing gluten-free pasta. When I cooked for friends, they could not tell the difference when I served.

  • I first found Banza through their pasta. Their products have good mouth-feel and flavor. I don't need to avoid flour but when I want to Banza is a tasty alternative.

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    As good or better than the alternatives in every category.

  • not my favorite pasta alternative, has a weird taste in my opinion.

  • Banza was one of the first in the market for alternative grain pastas. Since, I'm impressed with the brand's innovation and wide scope of products offered. Their pasta provides a high protein alternative to traditional pastas. Their Mac and cheese also gives Kraft Mac vibes. I can't wait to try the pizza.

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    texture is not as congruent with what pasta as other alternative grain alternatives.

  • Really solid frozen pizza! I tried the Supreme and Margherita pizzas and really enjoyed them. It's probably going to be my mainstay for frozen pizza because of how much more healthy it is.

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    Still frozen pizza? Haha.

  • I love Banza pasta! So many wheat alternative pastas have a poor texture or a flavor that clashes with the dish. With Banza I have none of those issues and a nice kick of protein which is always a plus for those on a vegetarian diet.

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    Just more wonderful products, please!

  • Hands down the BEST healthy mac and cheese ever! I had gestational diabetes and Banza save me through my pregnancy.

  • Banza sent me their chickpea pizza crusts. I was skeptical before I tried it but was super impressed by the texture and flavor profile. I'm a huge fan of banza pasta, and was really pleased with the pizza as well. It's become a staple for me.

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  • I tried the pasta and it was ok for a grain free type of pasta. It wasn’t as mushy, which other gluten free pastas can tend to get soggy/mushy after boiling in water. I love that it is high in protein.

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    It will make you toot! I don’t know what it is about chickpeas, but it tends to process in the stomach and create gas.

  • I find myself eating banza at least 2-3 days of every week. It's so incredibly easy to prepare and feels virtuous because of the ingredient list! As a former Gluten Free'er, this is one of the items I will continue to buy and enjoy.

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    I really love it. I can't think of one thing that needs improving!

  • Great healthy alternative to pasta and pizza. Good ingredients. If you don't cook perfectly, the pasta can get a little chewy.

  • Love the pizza. It makes dinner simple and requires just a few ingredients. I opt for the plain crust so I can have fun with the toppings.

  • Chickpea heaven but also fine line for chickpea substitutes. I don’t recommend if you don’t like the taste of chickpea because the crust definitely gives off that vibe. That said, it’s a really good alternative to your classic frozen grocery store pizza if you do like it. Contrary to popular belief though, it’s not much healthier than your classic pizza.

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    Crispier crust and taste less like a veggie and more like a pizza.

  • These are favorite noodles! We have trie lots of GF noodles over the years and this is by far our favorite! I love how much protein and fiber it has, so I don't need to feel guilty about letting my kids eat mac and cheese :)

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    I wish the mac and cheese had a bit more cheese.

  • Love their products! The pasta is so great, it tastes really good.

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    The pasta easily overcooks if you leave it more than a minute over of the recommended time.

  • I've had the mini-shell pasta; it's got that slight chickpea taste but overall good for being GF friendly.

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    It takes much longer to cook than you'd like, so just letting people know this up front would help with better meal planning.

  • Banza is bomb. A pasta that is always in my rotation. Can't say I've tried the pizza, but their Mac and cheese helps make a decadence feel a little more healthy!

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  • Delicious protein-heavy pasta.

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    Price point is a bit high, compared to the average item value in the pasta category. Their spaghetti has a gritty texture, and is the only pasta shape from their line-up I would not recommend.