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Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Are you looking for an easy weeknight meal? Here you go! These Teriyaki Chicken Thighs are finger lickin’ good & can be tossed in the crockpot, then forgotten for a while! @cocos_paleo_kitchen is LOST! I created this recipe a few months back and shared it on my IG over at @cocos_paleo_kitchen BUT guess what???? My…

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

One of my favorite memories as a child, was having tomato soup and grilled cheese on a chilly/rainy day. Did my mom make tomato soup from scratch? Nope. It was from a can. Still loved it thought! It’s been years since I had this combo but now that I’ve created this Creamy Tomato Basil Soup,…

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No-Bake Chocolate Cashew Bars

Reese’s have always been a favorite of mine growing up. I had a certain way of eating them too! After giving up peanut butter (tummy issues), I was sad that these little cups wouldn’t be a fun treat anymore. Nowadays, you can go grab little cups made with almond butter or cashew butter – so…

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Mac’n’Cheeseburger w/Veggies

Happy new year! Hope your new year is starting off good! We (unfortunately) started off with the dreaded rona. Actually, I say ‘dreaded’ but in all honesty, we had a mild case. I’m thankful that my worst symptom was a burning sore throat and one night of a fever – but that was it. We…

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Paleo Pumpkin Muffins w/Cream “Cheese”

These Paleo Pumpkin Muffins w/Cream “Cheese” have been on my mind to make! I went back and forth with a cupcake & frosting or a muffin with filling. In my typical Coco fashion, I took the easy route. “Filling” them was much easier because once they are out of the oven, they are done. No…

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Dairy Free Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Woohoo! I finally figured out how to get some content on my site! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted a recipe. It’s because I had no idea how to navigate the upgraded word press. I know …..it was probably easier than I thought but I just don’t like change! LOL. Dairy Free Spinach…

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Paleo Macaroni Salad

One of my favorite things to eat in the summer months, is a good macaroni salad! Did I ever think that a macaroni salad could be paleo-fied?? Nope. Not really! But alas – I found Jovial Grain Free Pasta and was able to make an amazing Paleo Macaroni Salad! Pasta Wannabes So, as I ventured…

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Paleo Blueberry Bites

Have you ever gone to Costco hungry?? Well, that is exactly what happened to me the last time I visited Costco! I bought everything that remotely looked good to me. I rarely crave fruit but the berries were calling my name! As you know, you can’t just buy a small container. I thought I could…

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Paleo Tortilla Soup

There aren’t many soups that I like (or love) but ….Tortilla Soup was definitely one of them! If you know me, you know that I like to add crunch to any meal. When I gave up grains/gluten, I would order Tortilla Soup without the tortilla’s (meh). I loved that crunch in my soup! So …making…

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Pan Fried Meat “Loaf” Patties

Time flies when you’re having fun! I made these little patties in early November and completely forgot to post them here! Looking back, I remember that I was craving meatloaf but wasn’t ready to wait for a loaf to cook up. I opted to take an easy way out and that’s how these Pan Fried…

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Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites

I don’t know about you but I have loved the Bacon & Gruyere Egg Bites at SBux for quite some time. I actually found myself grabbing some a couple of times per week, as I went into work last year. For the past 3ish months, I have been trying to recreate a bit of a…

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A bit about Valerie – aka: Coco

Living a healthy, clean & active life - using a paleo lifestyle as my template. I love to cook using real, whole foods from proper sources, as well as bake sweet treats for my never-ending sweet tooth! CrossFit is my 'drug of choice' :) And running is my meditation time. If I'm not in the kitchen, you'll find me with my hubby/family - enjoying life!

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Choose a word. Which word did you choose? I cho Choose a word. 

Which word did you choose?

I chose harmony …
Don’t you love walking in the door and dinner is Don’t you love walking in the door and dinner is basically ready?! 🤩

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs will make a weekday dinner quick, easy and delish!! 

I whipped up some green beans using @thenewprimal coconut aminos, @primalkitchenfoods avocado oil + fresh garlic & cauliflower rice! Dinner was good-to-go 😋

You can get the Beef Short Rib recipe by clicking link in bio and tap the Recipes tab and search 👇🏼 Make ‘em & tag me! Or at least, just make them & let me know what you think! 😉

http://www.cocospaleokitchen.com/crockpot-beef-short-ribs/
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Hanging with my kids is one of my favorite things Hanging with my kids is one of my favorite things to do! 

You raise them and hope that they turn out to be decent human beings. And then they are grown ….and way beyond decent! 

It’s so fun to now be friends with my “kids” and enjoy their special qualities within each one of them! 

Mother’s Day was so fun trying to get to the Hollywood sign. I have been to the sign …so I wasn’t really caring about the destination- I was fully enjoying the journey with Kylie and Dustin! Colie stayed back with her own kids. We missed her but totally understand that she is now a momma too! 

I am truly thankful and blessed! 💛
Lots and LOTS of new faces here - so I thought I w Lots and LOTS of new faces here - so I thought I would take a sec & tell you a little about myself! 👋🏼 

First of all (for the original followers), as you can see - I am not spazicoco anymore - well, still a spaz but ….name changed to ‘a daily dose of coco’! So it IS me! Stay put 😉

New peeps here …THANK YOU for following and catching my daily doses of life! 

I’m a happy wife, momma of 3 grown adults and 2 adorable granddaughters! 

I live in So Cal and LOVE to be outdoors. Favorite weekend past times are babysitting M&M, riding bikes, walking at the beach, hikes and hanging with friends and family! 

I’m 57 going on 37 🤗 I follow a paleo lifestyle and have for about 11+ years …and have never felt better! 

I rewrite groceries lists if they are too messy (and yes, I still use pen and paper!).

I don’t wear tennis shoes unless I’m working out - it’s usually sandals, flats, booties or boots 😉

I love my coffee & piece of dark chocolate every single day! 

I like living a healthy lifestyle by way of food, safer products and daily movement! 🌟

I am called Coco because mannnnny years ago (1980ish), when my first niece was born - being the only dark one, in a sea of blondes - they gave me a special name of Coco ….and it stuck!! And since I’m a dark chocoholic, it worked!

I was hacked at my other IG of cocospaleokitchen and lost all my photos, videos and 54k+ followers 😩 I made so many wonderful connections and miss it! I decided to just remain positive and move on …so this IG migrated into a combo of both spazicoco and cpk! If you’re a cpk follower- yay!!! Glad you made it here 💛

I’m happy you’re all following along and allowing daily doses of me to trickle into your lives! Please message with any questions or comment away 🤩 I love to connect with all of you!
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Do you have a coupe of ripe bananas to use up?? Go Do you have a coupe of ripe bananas to use up?? Good! Here’s a delish & easy recipe for you! 

Paleo BANANA COFFEE CAKE Bars! 🍌 

Let me know what you think! 

✨Banana Coffee Cake Bars✨

1 cup almond flour 
1/3 cup tapioca flour
1/3 cup coconut sugar 
2 tsp cinnamon 
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt 
2 large ripe bananas 
4 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 

Topping: 

1/3 cup chopped pecans 
2 tbsp coconut sugar 
3 tsp cinnamon 
2 tbsp softened butter or coconut oil (not melted)

Preheat oven to 350°

Smash banana and put into a medium bowl, along with the eggs, and vanilla. Combine. 

In another bowl, mix flours, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Whisk together. Then add to the banana bowl and mix til incorporated. 

Make the topping in a small bowl, using a fork to smash all ingredients together. 

Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the banana batter into the lined baking pan 

Top with topping, randomly placing small chunks on top of batter …trying to evenly distribute. 

Bake at 350° for 30 min. Cool on cooling rack for at least 15 min (can be cut warm, carefully). Use a bread knife to cut into 16 squares. 

Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee!
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I love this! I instantly thought of our mentorshi I love this!

I instantly thought of our mentorship group - and how everyone is so supportive of one another …cheering each other on. There isn’t a detection of a competition from person to person. 

I do however, compete within myself and strive to meet goals that surpasses my last goal! 

No one else is my competitor, but me. While I silently compete within myself & strive to hit my goals …….I will also be cheering you on, celebrating your victories! 

Whether it’s in business, in school, in the gym ….whatever it may be - be your own competitor & improve on you, based on where you once were! You really are the only person you need to impress!
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Do you even collagen? Did you know we stop produci Do you even collagen? Did you know we stop producing collagen naturally, in our 20’s??!! 

OK! So I have been taking collagen for yeeeeaaars but in powdered form. Fast forward to a couple of months ago, I decided to checkout this liquid BioCell collagen and was AMAZED!

Not only did I not have any joint pain, I saw hair growth in areas that weren’t growing (temple area) AND my hair stopped shedding as much! I also noticed and felt my skin being more supple, as well as nail growth (too much! 😬) and strength. 

Another huge bonus by adding in the Trim BioCell collagen, was that my middle area was less bloated & I began seeing ab muscles 🙌🏼
**Trim has the same amount of collagen & hyaluronic acid as the other BioCell’s BUT has added CLA to inhibit dat storage and use fat, as well as promote lean muscle mass. 

The Trebiotics are added in to help with my gut health. Our gut is our 2nd brain and literally reacts to all the things we put in and on our bodies! We need (yes, NEED) to make sure our gut is in check to keep us healthy AND WELL! The Trebiotics has pre, post and probiotics all in one scoop! 

Do you want to thrive in life? Are you ready to feel good? Let’s thrive together as well as grow old gracefully 💛

Click link in bio and tap the ‘My Daily Dose’ tab and check out these products. You can most certainly delete anything from the cart (I added the Trim + Life bundle as it saves a few dollars buying it that way …but there are also single bottles in the cart too). Message me with any questions!

**edited as I misspoke in video - Trim has the exact same amount of type 2 collagen & hyaluronic acid as all of our BioCell collagens - but has added CLA!
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I cooked 3 eggs, 3 sausages and spinach for my hub I cooked 3 eggs, 3 sausages and spinach for my hubby and I. Why didn’t I make 4??? Well …here’s why ➡️ there were only 3 @pedersonsfarms spicy breakfast sausage left in the package & there were only 3 eggs left in my carton …so I went with it (I have unopened, of each …but ‘eh’ …let’s just divvy up what’s opened)!

Hubby got 2 eggs and one sausage and I got one egg and 2 sausages!!!! I think I WON! 😉

Scooped up the yolk that runneth into the  spinach with a @mikeys cassava tortilla! 

That’s what was for breakfast 😋 What was on your plate?
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Easy like Sunday morning ✨ I’m battling some Easy like Sunday morning ✨

I’m battling some crazy allergies & sitting here, with my head back to keep my nose from dripping, is all I need/should do right now! 

I really don’t like to give in to things - I like to be up and about but I try to tell myself, what I would tell others ….and that is, “It’s ok to give in and be still!” 

So. I’m enjoying this moment, in hopes that steering clear of the outdoors today, will help my allergies relax a bit! 

What am I doing for my allergies?? I’m diffusing frankincense, doubling up on vitamin c, rubbing ‘Breathe’ essential oil on my chest and now, just vegging with my Buttercup in lap! 

So here’s to a nice relaxing day! Enjoy yours, no matter how you spend it! 
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