Banza Gluten Free Chickpea Elbows & Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese - 5.5oz
$3.39 ($0.62/ounce)
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This gluten-free mac and cheese offers a healthier alternative with high protein content. While some guests enjoyed the flavor and texture, others found it bland or chalky. It is recommended to add seasoning or butter for better taste. The product is appreciated for its nutritional benefits, making it a staple for many health-conscious guests.
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 420 reviews
easy to prepare: 4.42 out of 5
quality: 3.71 out of 5
taste: 3.3 out of 5
value: 3.32 out of 5
54% would recommend
106 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
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14 February, 2026Verified purchase
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The best gluten free mac and cheese available. My kids LOVE it and I love how nutritional it is for them.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 December, 2025
Full of dead bugs!!!!!!
I bought this at my local target. I couldn't tell you if it tastes good - I had to throw the whole thing out because after I poured it into boiling water a bunch of dead bugs floated to the top of the water!
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi there -- we're bummed to hear about your recent experience with our mac and cheese - this is definitely not the Banza experience we want you to have. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
1 out of 5 stars
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6 November, 2025Verified purchase
um no
Just eww ... and im not a picky eater ..tastes like a box baddlyyy ,
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hi Esther -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our Cheddar Elbows. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
1 out of 5 stars
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5 November, 2025
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BEWARE: BUGS IN THE BOX I’m very upset as I am gluten free & pay more for products that accommodate my allergy. Extremely disappointed
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hi there -- we're bummed to hear about your recent experience with our Cheddar Elbows - this is definitely not the Banza experience we want you to have. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
1 out of 5 stars
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3 September, 2025Verified purchase
Nasty!
EWWW! Horrid aftertaste, and bad texture. It’s really nasty, and I had high hopes :(
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 6 months ago
Hi Jo -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our cheddar elbows. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
5 out of 5 stars
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19 August, 2025Verified purchase
Great
My husband enjoys these pastas and has no complaints!
5 out of 5 stars
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11 July, 2025Verified purchase
Yummy!
This is one of the few macaroni and cheese mixes I can tolerate with my health condition. It is very good!
1 out of 5 stars
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13 June, 2025Verified purchase
Careful if you have them shipped with heavy items
When target ships your Banza with cat litter you get many crushed boxes. Do better target. I paid full price for damaged boxes.
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 8 months ago
Hi there -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our Elbows and Classic Cheddar. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
1 out of 5 stars
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14 March, 2025Verified purchase
Very expensive, very gross
Super gross. Don’t waste your time. The cheese was so watery and didn’t stick to “pasta”
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 11 months ago
Hi there -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our cheddar mac. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
2 out of 5 stars
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14 March, 2025Verified purchase
Strange flavor
The cheese sauce tastes weird. If you’re not gluten free and want something high protein, try another brand.
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 11 months ago
Hi there -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our cheddar mac. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
1 out of 5 stars
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14 February, 2025Verified purchase
Dont buy
Flavor is so weird. Kids would not eat it and I thought they were exaggerating but it’s definitely not something I would buy again.
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 1 year ago
Hi there -- We're bummed to hear you didn't love your most recent experience with our mac. Could you kindly send a quick note to info@eatbanza.com so our team can gather some details and make things right?
5 out of 5 stars
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13 February, 2025Verified purchase
Good/expensive
This is my favorite gluten free mac and cheese! But I only buy it when it’s on sale now because the price has gotten outrageous. It’s not worth the full price in my opinion. I prefer to make homemade mac and cheese for that price.
2 out of 5 stars
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26 October, 2024
what
it’s like tangy? sour? overall a really bad mouth experience.
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 1 year ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. When you get a moment, could you send us a note so our team can gather some additional details and make things right? Please email us at team@eatbanza.com & we will make things right.
1 out of 5 stars
12 October, 2024
originally posted on eatbanza.com
So gross!
I have been on a low carb(bad carbs) and low calorie diet. Decided to try this product since it’s high in protein. Can I just say, immediately as it was cooking it smelled weird, then when it was done my first bite, I was ready to puke.. this stuff tasted so gross. Definitely won’t recommend to anyone.
1 out of 5 stars
6 October, 2024
originally posted on eatbanza.com
STOMACH IRRITANT
THEY HAVE SWAPPED OUT THEIR FOOD COLORING WITH A STOMACH IRRITANT! This product used to be made with annatto extract made from the seeds of the achiote tree, which is a safe and harmless food additive used for coloring. Some &(*%&&%&^%^% penny-pincher at the company decided to switch that out with paprika extract. Paprika is made from dried Capsicum peppers and is a well-known stomach irritant. This is a product that is intended for people who already have digestive issues. Suddenly adding in a known irritant substance with no warning is beyond beyond stupid. It is negligent in the extreme. If you wake up in the wee hours of the morning with your stomach in agony after eating this product, now you know why. This company is cruelly hurting people in the name of profit.
1 out of 5 stars
29 September, 2024
originally posted on eatbanza.com
WORMS
I bought this and found worms in the pasta. Will not buy again.
5 out of 5 stars
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23 August, 2024
Incredible
Honestly one of the best boxed macaroni and cheeses I've ever had. It's definitely different from what I'm used to, but in a really good way. I hope they never change the recipe. The flavor of the cheese mixes so well with the chickpea flavor. I think that's what makes it so tasty. Also, as a plus, it's really healthy. Great amount of protein and low calories for half the box. Love that. A bit pricier than I would like. But other than that, no complaints.
5 out of 5 stars
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5 August, 2024Verified purchase
Family favorite
I’m really shocked at the reviews this got. My whole family loves this stuff. It’s true the chickpea tasks funny plain but the cheese sauce in this is amazing!! You’ll learn how to cook the pasta over time. It differs from gluten pastas. I add a TB or two of butter and a splash of milk and it’s a family favorite.
1 out of 5 stars
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28 July, 2024Verified purchase
High protein but awful flavorn
I was hopeful for an affordable and high protein mac -n- cheese, but this was awful. The texture was bad and the flavor was gross- even my “eat everything” spouse had to tap out. Nearly the whole box went straight to the trash.
1 reply from Banza Customer Care team - 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback - it is always welcomed and encouraged. Are you able to go into a little more detail about what exactly you didn't love? I’ll pass this information along to our Product Team, who is always looking to make improvements. Feel free to reach out to our team at Info@EatBanza.com; we'd love to make things right!
5 out of 5 stars
27 July, 2024
originally posted on eatbanza.com
Does the trick
If you are really craving mac & cheese, this may not fully hit the spot. With that said, I have eaten other Banza pastas, as well as many, many alternative pastas made of all sorts of things, and this pasta holds up comparably to “real” pasta, and the flavor is similar to other boxed white mac & cheeses. I ate it because I wanted an easy dinner that felt indulgent but didn’t feel entirely unhealthy, and it totally did the trick.