Many of the gluten-free recipes we have here at The Kitchn contain oats. We rely quite a lot, in fact, on oats and oat flour when cooking for friends who are gluten-intolerant. But, as you may have noticed, there is some question about oats and whether they are actually safe for gluten-intolerant folks.So here’s the big question: Are oats truly gluten-free? Read on for the answer.The short answer is YES — non-contaminated, pure oats are gluten-free.