Wheat Protein Elbow Pasta (12-Pack)

I was skeptical about chickpea pasta but this one actually tastes like regular elbows, no weird aftertaste. The protein boost is real too, I checked the label and it's way higher than my usual box. My kids didn't even notice the swap in our mac and cheese.

The texture holds up way better than I expected—it’s got that real al dente bite, not mushy like other high-protein pastas I’ve tried. My kids couldn’t tell the difference, which is basically a parenting win. The chickpea-wheat blend makes a solid weeknight dinner without any weird aftertaste.

I was skeptical that adding chickpeas would ruin the texture, but it cooked up just like regular elbow pasta and the kids didn't notice a thing. It's a simple way to sneak a few extra grams of protein into our weeknight dinners without making a separate meal.