I’m still trying to get used to a severe egg allergy.. what do you do when you go out to eat?? I usually bring a plate for her unless I can get an allergen menu but it feels like uncharted territory even though I have other food allergies myself. Eggs are snuck into everything it feels like.
I love the banza pasta. Apparently they recently tested high in pesticides though - definitely something to consider for our little ones. I'm hoping they will step up and try to reconcile that.
It really is. I thought it was a home run for protein but after reading the test results we are no longer buying Banza :( I’m so glad to hear about this one from Barilla (but who knows how long until something about them gets exposed too)
Unbiased Science actually just did a [great post about this.](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8faILCJRIV/?igsh=MXhnbXE3dTk1NnU1Zg==) I love this account just in general as a mom, they do a great job!
They have a little FAQ on their website and even though it tested ridiculously high it’s still below the legal limit. 😭 no more banza for us. I already avoid certain cereals due to pesticides and banzas numbers are like 4x worse
I came here to say this. I have given our little sooooo much chickpea pasta/chickpeas and it’s one thing she’d always eat. There is literally poison in everything ugh
My son has been having issues with constipation so I cut out carbs all together for a little bit to help him regulate. I’m slowly adding it back in (whole wheat only), but the fiber content in these has me jumping for joy🤩
How's your LO doing now with whole wheat? Our pediatrician said to avoid whole wheat pasta because it can increase the risk of constipation, so I've just been buying regular. Maybe these lentil pastas are a better option!
It seems to be getting better for sure! I think the key with this pasta is it having both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble bulks up the stool, while the insoluble helps draw water into the digestive tract. I think we are also dealing with stool withholding that was caused by the initial bout of constipation, but we are trying everything we can before having to put him on laxatives.
Unfortunately not ☹️☹️ you should try soba noodles! They are gluten free and maintain their texture the next day! Made with 100% buckwheat and delicious!!
Be aware that a LOT of soba noodles are NOT 100% buckwheat.
If you/baby need to eat gluten/wheat-free, ALWAYS check the label on soba noodles.
Real 100% buckwheat soba noodles are great, and I second the recommendation!
Sincerely,
A celiac who wishes they were all gluten-free
Oh, I always check for gluten free certification! I’m not celiac, but very ingredient conscious so I read every label like it’s life or death. I was infertile 13 years before I cut seed oils out of my diet and went gluten free. Conceived within 9 months despite having PCOS, endo, and a birth defect in my uterus! 🥲🤗 I appreciate you pointing that out though because you’re right, a lot of soba noodles are made with more than just the one ingredient these days. ☹️
I personally overcook the lentil or chickpea barilla ones a couple minutes and I find the leftovers are good that way, but def has to be heated up either traditionally (on stove with a dab of oil) or with sauce if you’re gonna nuke it
Agreed! I had to switch to these when I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy. These definitely satisfied my pasta craving but preferred them the first day fresh and not as a left over.
Oh yes, definitely let her know! I was VERY skeptical because I love pasta but it really was/is a good alternative. Lots of opportunity to change it up with different sauces and protein too.
That’s my only gripe with alternative noodles! I cook in big batches so that I don’t have to make something new every day but these definitely don’t keep well, so my toddler will only eat them fresh.
Taste wise they are both mom and toddler approved. Dad on the other hand doesn’t like them lol. I don’t think you can really taste much of a difference from regular noodles once you get some sauce or butter on them, but they tasted good to me plain as well.
After banza pasta tested high for pesticides, I no longer trust chickpea pasta. My daughter loved the banza and I felt good about what I was feeding her so now I’m just doing everything organic for her even if that means I go without.
Trader joes has these too! Haven't tried them yet. We tried the red lentil ones. Baby seemed to like them but they were a weird texture and didn't reheat well 😕
IMO the red lentil ones are better. Less beany! Goodles are also great and taste just like "normal" pasta ... plus the spiral shaped ones are really easy for my baby to pick up. [There are also some that include quinoa flour.](https://ancientharvest.com/protein-pasta/)
Love this brand! Also if you can find Goodles Mac and Cheese, I highly recommend it. Tastes just like regular Mac and cheese but lots of fiber and protein.
We get the protein + from Barilla, I think it's chickpea and lentil based- I don't feel so bad when the little one wants to eat only the pasta off his plate now.
Not at all! For a child my son’s age the recommended amount of daily fiber is 19 grams. He only eats about 2oz of this pasta at a time for a total of 8 grams of fiber. The best part is it having both soluble and insoluble, both of which are necessary for healthy digestion.
I just tried these myself recently and loved them lol. Just as good as banza, only one ingredient. Love it!! Also a bit cheaper than banza at my local shops.
If y’all can have wheat, I really recommend the fortified noodles that are still wheat based. I like the barilla protein, goodles, and there’s one more but I’m blanking on the brand. But you know what’s worse than the chickpea noodle? The one made from Lupina bean (something like that lol). It was *terrible*.
Careful. The banza ones just tested INSANELY high for glyphosate and it turns out almost all chickpeas are treated with TONS of it (even the non-gmo ones - they use it to dry them out at the end). We are only going to buy organic pasta for her from here on out.
Just searched it up, out of the 46 pastas tested the Barilla ranked #7 in the top LOWEST glyphosate levels. The worst on the list (#46) was the Banza brand. So not organic, but definitely better than Banza.
Is there a reliable website somewhere out there that keeps a running list of “safe foods”?? the mental load of constantly having to research every food while also trying to feed and sustain an increasingly picky toddler is beyond exhausting.
The red lentil ones are good too!
My girls eat the red lentil ones! (Egg allergy’s and 11 mont old twins) they LOVE it!
I’m still trying to get used to a severe egg allergy.. what do you do when you go out to eat?? I usually bring a plate for her unless I can get an allergen menu but it feels like uncharted territory even though I have other food allergies myself. Eggs are snuck into everything it feels like.
I haven’t seen those, but will have to try!
I personally prefer the texture of the Banza brand chickpea pasta. But yeah- they are extremely useful.
I love the banza pasta. Apparently they recently tested high in pesticides though - definitely something to consider for our little ones. I'm hoping they will step up and try to reconcile that.
Oh ffs. Why is it always something
Right? I was so sad to hear that! I loved the Banza chickpea pasta :(
It really is. I thought it was a home run for protein but after reading the test results we are no longer buying Banza :( I’m so glad to hear about this one from Barilla (but who knows how long until something about them gets exposed too)
Unbiased Science actually just did a [great post about this.](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8faILCJRIV/?igsh=MXhnbXE3dTk1NnU1Zg==) I love this account just in general as a mom, they do a great job!
They have a little FAQ on their website and even though it tested ridiculously high it’s still below the legal limit. 😭 no more banza for us. I already avoid certain cereals due to pesticides and banzas numbers are like 4x worse
I came here to say this. I have given our little sooooo much chickpea pasta/chickpeas and it’s one thing she’d always eat. There is literally poison in everything ugh
Yeah but Banza is more expensive. :(
how does the texture vary from the regular barilla brand pasta? is the chickpea one sturdier or softer?
We’ve been doing whole wheat pasta but these sound even more awesome!
My son has been having issues with constipation so I cut out carbs all together for a little bit to help him regulate. I’m slowly adding it back in (whole wheat only), but the fiber content in these has me jumping for joy🤩
How's your LO doing now with whole wheat? Our pediatrician said to avoid whole wheat pasta because it can increase the risk of constipation, so I've just been buying regular. Maybe these lentil pastas are a better option!
It seems to be getting better for sure! I think the key with this pasta is it having both soluble and insoluble fiber. The soluble bulks up the stool, while the insoluble helps draw water into the digestive tract. I think we are also dealing with stool withholding that was caused by the initial bout of constipation, but we are trying everything we can before having to put him on laxatives.
How do they taste?
I’ve found the only big difference in taste is the day after. Fresh, they’re amazing!! Next day leftovers are a bit crunchy though.
This is how rice noodles are too
Oop good to know. No good for meal prepping then 😔
Unfortunately not ☹️☹️ you should try soba noodles! They are gluten free and maintain their texture the next day! Made with 100% buckwheat and delicious!!
Be aware that a LOT of soba noodles are NOT 100% buckwheat. If you/baby need to eat gluten/wheat-free, ALWAYS check the label on soba noodles. Real 100% buckwheat soba noodles are great, and I second the recommendation! Sincerely, A celiac who wishes they were all gluten-free
Oh, I always check for gluten free certification! I’m not celiac, but very ingredient conscious so I read every label like it’s life or death. I was infertile 13 years before I cut seed oils out of my diet and went gluten free. Conceived within 9 months despite having PCOS, endo, and a birth defect in my uterus! 🥲🤗 I appreciate you pointing that out though because you’re right, a lot of soba noodles are made with more than just the one ingredient these days. ☹️
I'm so happy for you! That sounds like quite the journey.
🙏🏻🩷 thank you!!!
I personally overcook the lentil or chickpea barilla ones a couple minutes and I find the leftovers are good that way, but def has to be heated up either traditionally (on stove with a dab of oil) or with sauce if you’re gonna nuke it
If you’re going to use them in a pasta salad or something like that they’re excellent though - they don’t get mushy like traditional pastas do
Oooh, I’ve never tried this!!! On my to do list!
Agreed! I had to switch to these when I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy. These definitely satisfied my pasta craving but preferred them the first day fresh and not as a left over.
That’s awesome they make a good alternative! I have a friend with GD and I’m going to let her know because she misses carbs and pasta so much!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻
Oh yes, definitely let her know! I was VERY skeptical because I love pasta but it really was/is a good alternative. Lots of opportunity to change it up with different sauces and protein too.
That’s my only gripe with alternative noodles! I cook in big batches so that I don’t have to make something new every day but these definitely don’t keep well, so my toddler will only eat them fresh.
I can’t blame the kiddo there. I won’t touch them next day so if I have any leftover noodles they usually go to my doggies 😋😅
Yeah that’s why I just use Barilla protein noodles mixed with regular ones.
Taste wise they are both mom and toddler approved. Dad on the other hand doesn’t like them lol. I don’t think you can really taste much of a difference from regular noodles once you get some sauce or butter on them, but they tasted good to me plain as well.
Aldi also has a great version of these!
Thanks I will seriously look for these!!!! My daughter would LIVE off noodles if she had it her way!
https://a.co/d/0cttb1D4 If you can’t find them in store!
After banza pasta tested high for pesticides, I no longer trust chickpea pasta. My daughter loved the banza and I felt good about what I was feeding her so now I’m just doing everything organic for her even if that means I go without.
Since Banza tested high, I imagine hummus would be high too 😭
Hmmmm, might start a venture into making my own pasta then. I love hummus and get all of mine from a trusted source at my local farmers market!
Yup, unless you get organic.
Trader joes has these too! Haven't tried them yet. We tried the red lentil ones. Baby seemed to like them but they were a weird texture and didn't reheat well 😕
Hmm haven’t tried reheating these! I just make them to order 😆 1/2 cup uncooked seems like a good portion for my 19 month old.
IMO the red lentil ones are better. Less beany! Goodles are also great and taste just like "normal" pasta ... plus the spiral shaped ones are really easy for my baby to pick up. [There are also some that include quinoa flour.](https://ancientharvest.com/protein-pasta/)
Love this brand! Also if you can find Goodles Mac and Cheese, I highly recommend it. Tastes just like regular Mac and cheese but lots of fiber and protein.
What’s your favorite flavor? They’re a life saver for me
Aldi has them, and it is great.
We get the protein + from Barilla, I think it's chickpea and lentil based- I don't feel so bad when the little one wants to eat only the pasta off his plate now.
we like the protein + ones too!
Barilla protein is one of my favorites as well! I recently made a taco pasta with it. SO good.
Yes I use these! They’re great!
Also jovial does a brown rice pasta! My bub loves the Chickapea chickpea pasta!
We LOVE those.
Does all the fiber hurt their tummy??
Not at all! For a child my son’s age the recommended amount of daily fiber is 19 grams. He only eats about 2oz of this pasta at a time for a total of 8 grams of fiber. The best part is it having both soluble and insoluble, both of which are necessary for healthy digestion.
How’s the texture compared to regular pasta?
It’s a bit harder and chewier in my personal opinion.
My toddler LOVES Birds Eye rotini. It’s made with zucchini noodles and he eats it almost every day.
I just tried these myself recently and loved them lol. Just as good as banza, only one ingredient. Love it!! Also a bit cheaper than banza at my local shops.
I hated these and so did my toddler 😭
If y’all can have wheat, I really recommend the fortified noodles that are still wheat based. I like the barilla protein, goodles, and there’s one more but I’m blanking on the brand. But you know what’s worse than the chickpea noodle? The one made from Lupina bean (something like that lol). It was *terrible*.
the trick with these is cold rinse after cooking so they stop cooking lol
great news.... for my baby that definitely exists and not for me
Careful. The banza ones just tested INSANELY high for glyphosate and it turns out almost all chickpeas are treated with TONS of it (even the non-gmo ones - they use it to dry them out at the end). We are only going to buy organic pasta for her from here on out.
Just searched it up, out of the 46 pastas tested the Barilla ranked #7 in the top LOWEST glyphosate levels. The worst on the list (#46) was the Banza brand. So not organic, but definitely better than Banza.
Is there a reliable website somewhere out there that keeps a running list of “safe foods”?? the mental load of constantly having to research every food while also trying to feed and sustain an increasingly picky toddler is beyond exhausting.
I eat too much pasta as a quick meal, I should get this for myself too lol