The classic preparation for pancakes or chocolate chip pancakes is to serve them warm with butter and fresh maple syrup. There are many other ways to serve pancakes, however. For a healthier option, try serving your pancakes with a a dollop of greek yogurt and a healthy portion of some fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or bananas. You can also serve pancakes with jam, flavored syrups, peanut butter, or whipped cream on top. Pancakes are great on their own or with other breakfast food items. You may want to serve your pancakes with eggs, bacon, scrapple, ham, sausage, breakfast potatoes, or grits. Turkey bacon, turkey sausage, veggie bacon, and veggie sausage all provide options for people who do not eat traditional breakfast meats. For a light option have pancakes with some yogurt and fruit only and avoid extra greasy breakfast sides. One of the benefits of making your own chocolate chip pancakes at home is that you can serve them with whatever sides and toppings you like.