Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Banza Mac and Cheese Review + Giveaway! #DressUpYourMac


Mac & cheese is a kids’ classic and what could be more fun than eating it? Creating it!

Recently, Banza debuted their campaign, #DressUpYourMac, in partnership with Whole Foods, inviting mac & cheese lovers everywhere to add their own special twist and make a unique mac & cheese dish with personality – fun toppings, hot spices, and pops of color.  

What can you do with your Banza mac & cheese? 

Let the family get creative and crazy this whole year through, then share your mac-sterpiece pics with @eatbanza using #DressUpYourMac.   

Naturally nutritious – Banza has 2x the protein, 4x the fiber, and 40% fewer net carbs per serving than traditional pasta (it's also GF and non-GMO) – fans are taking this simple comfort food and adding their own extra health-ified flair – spinach, asparagus, cayenne pepper, sriracha … you name it!

My Thoughts: 

I was able to try the three of the varieties of mac and cheeses that Banza offers. Each was unique in it's own way, leaving a perfect match for whatever type of mac and cheese you desire. 


The first flavor I tried was the Deluxe Rich and Creamy Cheddar Elbows. The box contains a wrapper filled with soft cheese that you squeeze out and mix with the milk and butter. It came out extremely rich, thick and cheesy. Yum! The box said not to rinse the pasta after it was done, so the consistency was a little starchy for my taste. However, it had a wonderful flavor. The pasta was perfectly al dente. This would be a wonderful type of mac and cheese to bake in the oven with some bread crumbs as a topping! That's my personal favorite way to doctor up my cheesy pasta!  


The next variety I tried was the Classic Cheddar. Like traditional boxed mac and cheese, this comes with powered cheese. The flavor had a sharp and tangy taste. If you are a person who loves sharp cheddar, you will adore this! The cheese was nice and creamy. Like the previous Banza mac and cheese, the pasta was nice and al dente. I did rinse off this pasta to see how the consistency would be. It was much less starchy that the previous one. If I were to think of a way to dress this dish, I think some freshly shredded cheese and bacon would go perfectly, or some broccoli!    


My favorite out of the group has to be the White Cheddar! It was thick with a light cheddar flavor at first, while the after taste had a nice bite. The strong flavor of the chickpea pasta was outweighed a bit by the cheese flavor, making the mixture of both fantastic! I felt this one was probably the closest to traditional mac and cheese flavor. This variety would go great with almost anything to be honest. If you are a spicy lover, perhaps a little hot sauce on top, or for my seafood lovers some lump crab or lobster meat! 

If you are someone who enjoys chickpea pasta and/or are looking for a healthier alternative to a life long favorite, I would highly suggest giving Banza's variety a try! With it having 40% less cards than traditional pasta, as well as being gluten free and non-gmo, this is a great guilt free food for you and your family to enjoy! 

The Giveaway:   

Thanks to Banza, one lucky reader will have an opportunity to try these delicious varieties of mac and cheeses. Thank you so much Banza for this awesome opportunity and for also allowing me to try them!   



31 comments:

ken ohl said...

mac and deluxe cheese would be my choice.

rochelle said...

I like to try SPAGHETTI
I love spaghetti

Unknown said...

Chickpea MAC AND DELUXE CHEDDAR

Lauren said...

I would like to try the White Cheddar flavor.

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the rotini. Patricia

Anonymous said...

I would try Banza White Cheddar Mac and Cheese!

Mary Crosson said...

The white cheddar flavor looks good, but, heck, I'd eat any of them.

Maryann D. said...

I would love to try the MAC AND DELUXE CHEDDAR in the purple box.
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jlee said...

I'd love to try the spaghetti made with chickpeas!

crystalgrant84 said...

I want to try the Mac and white cheddar. Looks yummy!

Richard Brandt said...

I'd love to try the Mac and white cheddar.

Renee G said...

I would like the MAC AND WHITE CHEDDAR

julis55 said...

I would try Banza White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Edye Nicole said...

I'd like their mac and white cheddar! :)

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fran4123 said...

white cheddar

Jennifer T. said...

I'd like to try the Deluxe Mac & Cheddar.

An Apel a Day said...

Deluxe Cheese sounds so yummy!

Angela Saver said...

I would love to try the Mac & White Cheddar most of all!

Unknown said...

I would love to try the white cheddar.......it sounds so yummy!

SexyBrat said...

I would try the MAC AND WHITE CHEDDAR.

sarah said...

I would most likely try the White Cheddar variety first.

susansmoaks said...

i want to try the shells and cheese. it looks really good.

Kimmy Ripley said...

White Cheddar for the win!

Unknown said...

I would love the White Cheddar flavor

amyd16323 said...

The cheese variety that i would like to try the most would be the MAC AND WHITE CHEDDAR

Robin A said...

I would love to try the MAC AND WHITE CHEDDAR

Janine h said...

I'd like white cheddar!

AEKZ2 said...

I would like to try the white cheddar

Tylerpants said...

I'd like to try the Shells & Cheddar.

Vikki Billings said...

I would love to try the Mac and white cheddar
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Breanne said...

I would like to try white cheddar.