For waffles, heat waffle iron. Spray with nonfat cooking spray.

Combine pancake mix, pecans, sugar and pumpkin pie spice in medium bowl. In small bowl, combine milk, oil, pumpkin and egg with wire whisk.

Add pumpkin mixture to dry mixture just until large lumps disappear. Let batter rest 5 minutes.

Pour desired amount of batter into well greased waffle iron. Bake until steaming stops.

For syrup, combine 1/2 cup syrup, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 2 tbsp pecans and 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice in 1 quart microwaveable bowl.

Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until warm. Serve over Pumpkin Pecan Waffles.