Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes - Meatless Monday

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine, divided
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pecan halves
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup silken tofu, pressed and drained
• 4 egg whites
• or
• 4 tablespoons powdered egg substitute
• 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk or plant-based buttermilk
• 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pumpkin puree*
• confectioners sugar, to taste
• maple syrup, to taste