Our Story

Hi there! I’m Nyika, the founder and face behind Base Homemade Granola.

Our journey began in Taiwan, where I met my husband, Alan. Finding healthy, affordable, and delicious granola was a real challenge, so I decided to start baking my own. Alan loved it, and soon enough, friends and family were hooked too. That’s when we decided to take a leap and convert our guest bedroom into a mini factory to share it with others. (Alan’s parents actually still run Base Taiwan today!)

When we moved back to sunny South Africa, I noticed that store-bought options just didn't measure up to the homemade goodness that we created. I knew I had to bring Base home, continuing to make our favourite breakfast exactly the way it should be: with quality ingredients, zero preservatives, and a whole lot of love.

While Alan has now stepped back to focus on his own career, he is still my biggest cheerleader (and occasional helper!) I believe healthy food should still be delicious and free from preservatives—and above all, accessible, because we all have a right to eat well without it being an exclusive luxury.

Thank you for being part of our journey and supporting a local, small business.

With love,

Nyika