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Customers say
Customers find the pasta tasty and satisfying. They find it a good alternative to regular noodles and a healthy substitute for regular noodles. Many appreciate the high protein content and nutritional value. The pasta is easy to prepare and ready in 3 minutes. Customers also like its health benefits and filling qualities. However, some customers have differing opinions on the texture.
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Product Description
Package Dimensions : 6.89 x 4.8 x 1.69 inches; 12.48 ounces
Item model number : 0850011443613
UPC : 850011443613
Manufacturer : Banza
ASIN : B0BL3CFF91
VEGAN CHEESE – Banza Plant-Based Cheddar Mac & Cheese made from a clean list of ingredients and no artificial flavors or preservatives.
PROTEIN PACKED – 13g of protein per serving, with 25% fewer net carbs than traditional vegan mac & cheese. A crowd-pleasing gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian mac that offers a well balanced, convenient dinner for families and picky eaters.
CHICKPEA PASTA – Lower carb pasta offering a mild taste & smooth texture, and tangy, deluxe vegan cheddar cheese that looks, cooks, and tastes like the traditional version.
COOKS QUICKLY – Ready in under 12 minutes, making it the most convenient choice for busy schedules or a quick snack.
NOT JUST MAC – In addition to 10 mac & cheese flavors, Banza has expanded the gluten-free foods lineup to chickpea pasta, chickpea pizza, chickpea waffles, and chickpea rice!
Mngo –
Great GF Alternative
Banza’s Mac and Cheese offers a delicious and healthier twist on the classic comfort food. With its chickpea pasta, it provides a gluten-free and protein-rich alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. The pasta has a satisfying texture, while the creamy cheese sauce made from real ingredients adds a flavorful punch. Quick and easy to prepare, Banza’s Mac and Cheese is a guilt-free option that delivers on both taste and nutritional value, making it a standout choice for mac and cheese lovers looking for a healthier option.
Elizabeth Quinn –
Delicious and Healthy?! It’s a Mac & Cheese Miracle!
Not to brag, but we are Mac & Cheese’s #1 fans in this house. We wanted to try a healthier alternative so we’ve been doing our research. This Banza Plant-Based Mac was delicious! It was easy to make, the perfect amount of “cheesiness” and a smoother consistency of chickpea pasta than we’ve experienced with other brands. It is parent and kid approved! It’s a delicious mac n cheese option that will be our new go-to. Love that it’s high in protein, as well as gluten free and made with vegan cheddar.
Jonathan C. –
Tasty, filling, satisfying
I was pretty skeptical that vegan, gluten free mac and cheese could be satisfying. But I’ve been enjoying Banza’s other chickpea pastas, so I figured I’d give this a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mac itself is great, just like other Banza pastas I’ve had. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy. It had a pretty mellow flavor that wasn’t quite the same as cheese, but it was on the way, flavor-wise. (Cheese-ish! Cheese-y!) I warmed everything up in the pot for a minute or two after mixing the strained pasta with the sauce, and the end result was warm, comforting, and satisfying. I felt pleasantly full afterwards; this mac was a meal all on its own. I would definitely buy this again!
Emilee C Lales –
Excellent option!
I’m not someone who usually seeks out vegan or gluten-free food, but I was intrigued by this offering and wanted to see how it compared to other boxed mac and cheese. I enjoyed the texture of the pasta, and was impressed with the “chew”. I did cook the noodles for less time than the box suggested and recommend keeping a close eye while they are boiling to make sure they don’t fall apart. The cheese sauce was thin but had a creamy texture, which was impressive. I found that I needed to add some seasoning to make it all sing. This box is a meal on it’s own for one person and extremely filling, which was also great! If you’re expecting a 1:1 replacement for Kraft/Velveeta, this is not that. If you’re looking for a satisfying vegan and gluten-free mac and cheese experience, this is definitely one to try.
Mary L. Nelson –
We just tried our first pack of Banza shells. …
We just tried our first pack of Banza shells. We found them to be tasty but the texture seems a little heavier than regular pasta so it may take a little getting used to. We were initially impressed by the amount of protein advertised because we are hypoglycemic and need all we can get. The advertising, however is misleading, which leads me to question the true virtuousness of the sellers. They advertise that a serving has 25 grams of protein. The box indicates it contains 4 2-oz servings, which contain 14 grams of protein each. You have to eat almost half a box to get the 25 grams. So I feel misled by a couple of youngsters who seem in the end to be businessmen interested primarily in the bottom line.
Beth –
This was not good
From the overflowing foamy water to the first bite, this was a terrible experience. This taste nothing like any macaroni and cheese I have ever had. As soon as the pasta started to cook, the entire pot was filled with foam that quickly overflowed. Once the pasta was cooked, I drained and rinsed per the instructions. I then added the ‘cheese sauce’. The sauce was very thin and watery, but did stick well to the pasta. It did not smell good, and tasted worse. The whole thing ended up in the trash. Absolutely terrible!
APancakePrincess –
Not Great
Part of the problem is that I just don’t like chickpea pasta, but I want the chickpea pasta gains.The other part is that the “cheese” sauce is awful.I helped it a bit with some nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion, and chili flakes…but if one is cooking out a box one does not want to break out several seasonings.
AmeliaS132 –
Delicious (more healthy) alternative to Kraft!
This is a delicious alternative to any other boxed Mac n cheese! I found the perfect cook time for this pasta (6-mins) and have been very surprised at how delicious it tastes given that it’s so much healthier than Kraft and that it’s chickpeas! I’m a huge fan of Banza products in general so i shouldn’t have been surprised. I ended up ordering a second case as I had a bunch of company coming in for the weekend and this was a quick and easy, delicious mealI’m between all of our plans. I also sent a box to my brother and SIL who have two children and both kids really loved it 🥹 it’s worth it! I promise