Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, crush the popcorn with your hands until there are no large pieces remaining. Stir in the rolled oats, chopped almonds and dried fruit.

In a sauce pan, combine the remaining ingredients and heat the mixture over low heat for about a minute, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.

Pour the peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir everything well until all the dry ingredients have been coated in the sticky peanut butter mixture.

Pour the mixture into your lined baking pan and, using damp hands, press the mixture down until level and compact. You can use the base of a cup to press everything down even more tightly.

Place the pan in the fridge to set for 1 hour. Once chilled, remove the mixture from the pan and cut it into whatever size bars you desire. I love making 9 large squares.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or longer!